Franz Liszt (1832)

by Michel D. Calvocoressi

Book Overview

""Franz Liszt (1832)"" is a book written by Michel D. Calvocoressi that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and career of the renowned Hungarian composer and pianist, Franz Liszt. The book was first published in 1932, on the centenary of Liszt's birth, and has since become a classic in the field of music biography.The book covers Liszt's early life and education, his rise to fame as a performer and composer, and his later years as a teacher and mentor to younger musicians. Calvocoressi explores Liszt's musical style and influences, as well as his personal relationships and artistic collaborations with other prominent figures of his time, such as Richard Wagner and Hector Berlioz.Throughout the book, Calvocoressi provides a wealth of information about Liszt's compositions, including detailed analyses of some of his most famous works. He also discusses Liszt's contributions to the development of piano technique and his influence on the Romantic era of music.Overall, ""Franz Liszt (1832)"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the greatest composers and pianists of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116457860X
• ISBN13: 9781164578604
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"