Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 1 from Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso By: Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
Letters of Franz Liszt – Volume 1 from Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso is a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of the most talented musicians of the 19th century. Through a series of letters written during his travels as a virtuoso pianist, Franz Liszt provides a unique perspective on the European music scene of his time. The letters reveal Liszt's passion for music and his dedication to his craft, as well as his relationships with other prominent musicians and artists of the period. His descriptions of performances, audiences, and the cities he visited are vivid and engaging, bringing to life a bygone era of music and culture. What makes this collection of letters truly special is Liszt's introspective and thoughtful reflections on his own artistry and the role of music in society. His insights into the creative process and the challenges of being a virtuoso performer are both enlightening and inspiring. Overall, Letters of Franz Liszt – Volume 1 from Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso is a must-read for anyone interested in classical music, the history of virtuosity, or the life of one of the greatest pianists of all time. Liszt's writing is engaging, poetic, and deeply personal, making this book a valuable addition to any music lover's library. First Page: Letters of Franz Liszt, Volume 1, "From Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso" by Franz Liszt; letters collected by La Mara and translated by Constance Bache CONTENTS BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH DEDICATION PREFACE TO THE ENGLISH EDITION, BY CONSTANCE BACHE TABLE OF LETTER CONTENTS THE LETTERS OF FRANZ LISZT, VOL. 1 INFO ABOUT THIS E TEXT EDITION BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH The Austrian composer Franz Liszt (1811 1886) was a pianistic miracle. He could play anything on site and composed over 400 works centered around "his" instrument. Among his key works are his Hungarian Rhapsodies, his Transcendental Etudes, his Concert Etudes, his Etudes based on variations of Paganinini's Violin Caprices and his Sonata, one of the most important of the nineteenth century. He also wrote thousands of letters, of which 260 are translated into English in this first of a 2 volume set of letters. Those who knew him were also struck by his extremely sophisticated personality. He was surely one of the most civilized people of the nineteeth century, internalizing within himself a complex conception of human civility, and attempting to project it in his music and his communications with people. His life was centered around people; he knew them, worked with them, remembered them, thought about them, and wrote about them using an almost poetic language, while pushing them to reflect the high ideals he believed in... Continue reading book >>

Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 1 from Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso By: Franz Liszt (1811-1886)

Letters of Franz Liszt – Volume 1 from Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso is a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of the most talented musicians of the 19th century. Through a series of letters written during his travels as a virtuoso pianist, Franz Liszt provides a unique perspective on the European music scene of his time.

The letters reveal Liszt's passion for music and his dedication to his craft, as well as his relationships with other prominent musicians and artists of the period. His descriptions of performances, audiences, and the cities he visited are vivid and engaging, bringing to life a bygone era of music and culture.

What makes this collection of letters truly special is Liszt's introspective and thoughtful reflections on his own artistry and the role of music in society. His insights into the creative process and the challenges of being a virtuoso performer are both enlightening and inspiring.

Overall, Letters of Franz Liszt – Volume 1 from Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso is a must-read for anyone interested in classical music, the history of virtuosity, or the life of one of the greatest pianists of all time. Liszt's writing is engaging, poetic, and deeply personal, making this book a valuable addition to any music lover's library.

First Page:

Letters of Franz Liszt, Volume 1, "From Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso"

by Franz Liszt; letters collected by La Mara and translated by Constance Bache

CONTENTS

BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH DEDICATION PREFACE TO THE ENGLISH EDITION, BY CONSTANCE BACHE TABLE OF LETTER CONTENTS THE LETTERS OF FRANZ LISZT, VOL. 1 INFO ABOUT THIS E TEXT EDITION

BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

The Austrian composer Franz Liszt (1811 1886) was a pianistic miracle. He could play anything on site and composed over 400 works centered around "his" instrument. Among his key works are his Hungarian Rhapsodies, his Transcendental Etudes, his Concert Etudes, his Etudes based on variations of Paganinini's Violin Caprices and his Sonata, one of the most important of the nineteenth century. He also wrote thousands of letters, of which 260 are translated into English in this first of a 2 volume set of letters.

Those who knew him were also struck by his extremely sophisticated personality. He was surely one of the most civilized people of the nineteeth century, internalizing within himself a complex conception of human civility, and attempting to project it in his music and his communications with people. His life was centered around people; he knew them, worked with them, remembered them, thought about them, and wrote about them using an almost poetic language, while pushing them to reflect the high ideals he believed in... Continue reading book >>

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