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“As the mother teaches her children how to express themselves in their language, so one Gypsy musician teaches the other. They have never shown any need for notation.”

Quote by Franz Liszt

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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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