“For the virtuoso, musical works are in fact nothing but tragic and moving materializations of his emotions; he is called upon to make them speak, weep, sing and sigh, to recreate them in accordance with his own consciousness. In this way he, like the composer, is a creator, for he must have within himself those passions that he wishes to bring so intensely to life.”
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Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt, born on October 22, 1811, in Hungary, and died on July 31, 1886, was a prominent composer, pianist, and conductor of the Romantic era, known as the 'King of the Pianists'. His works have had a profound impact on music history, and his playing techniques and musical ideas have played a significant role in the development of piano music. more
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