The symphonic poem composed Mazeppa S. 100 (1851) composed by Franz Liszt is the sixth in the cycle of thirteen symphonic poems written during his time in Weimar. The composition was inspired by the tale of Ivan Mazeppa. During his studies in Paris‚ Franz Liszt became familiar with the works of Victor Hugo and Lord Byron‚ both of whom wrote poems also inspired by the legend of Ivan Mazeppa. There were many attractions for the composer it that story‚ like human suffering‚ disaster‚ and triumph (Godfrey
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Frederic Chops and Frances Liszt are two of the most prominent pianists of their time. Chopin composed 27 etudes in total‚ 24 of which he wrote in two sets of twelve and three others. Liszt wrote the set of trancendental etudes‚ six etudes‚ and five concert etudes. One etude written by Frederic Chopin is his Etude: Op. 10 No. 12 in C minor more commonly known as his Revolutionary etude. One etude written by Franz Liszt is his etude No. 3 also known as La Campanella. Chopin’s Revolutionary etude
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Franz Liszt was born on October 22‚ 1811 in Hungary. Liszt father was a multi-instrumentalist who taught him how to play the piano. When Liszt was already nine years old he was performing in concert halls. When Liszt became an adult he started exploring all through Europe. Liszt was a very handsome‚ irresistible to women and he was a magnificent showman. Liszt performed the piano like a superhuman‚ impressing both the public and musicians. Liszt reputation was that he gave away many of his concerts
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Franz Liszt was a Hungarian composer‚ who greatly influenced music in the 19th century. He was the only child of Adam and Anna Liszt‚ born on October 22‚ 1811‚ Raiding Hungary and died on July 31‚ 1886 Bayreuth Germany. During his lifetime he had many ups and down‚ causing his musical style to change or advance during the Romantic era. His pieces revolved around the beauty in nature and the world‚ just as what music during this era was like. Franz Liszt composed piano‚ orchestra‚ choral‚ vocal pieces
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Although Franz Liszt lived and died many years ago‚ his legacy continues to impact the world. Many people have heard this pianist and composer’s work‚ but don’t even know it. Perhaps‚ his most widely heard piece is Bavarian Rhapsody #2‚ which is featured in many cartoons and watched by millions of people all over the world. However‚ he was and continues to be one of history’s greatest and most original piano virtuosos. Liszt was born in Raiding‚ Hungary (now Austria) on October 22‚ 1811. His
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Franz Schubert was an Austrian composer who passed away before his 32nd birthday‚ but was also a prolific composer during his lifespan. His achievements consists of seven symphonies‚ over six hundred vocal works‚ sacred music‚ operas‚ and a large quantity of chamber and piano music. The admiration of his music while he was alive was limited to a relatively small crowd of admirers in Vienna‚ but interest in his work grew significantly in the years following his death even up until today. Today‚ Schubert
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Franz Liszt’s style and music were almost always considered dazzling‚ lush sounding‚ and brilliant. One could say he was a pioneer who broke substantial ground in classical music and laid a path for future musicians. Among the 1300 pieces he composed during his lifetime‚ a number of them were transcriptions of operas and violin caprices. Liszt was greatly motivated to make transcriptions in the first place because he wanted to expose the works of old masters to audiences that otherwise could never
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FRANZ SCHUBERTMusic Appreciation Section 02 FRANZ SCHUBERT “I HAVE COME INTO THE WORLD FOR NO OTHER PURPOSE BUT TO COMPOSE” It was Franz Peter Schubert‚ who said to a friend “I have come into the world for no other purpose but to compose”. For someone to be so certain‚ focused and dedicated at such a young age with extraordinary talent and promise‚ finding out more about Schubert’s life and astonishing music was a must for me. Franz Peter Schubert was bone in Vienna‚ on January 31‚ 1797
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The Life of Franz Schubert Franz Schubert was a brilliant Austrian composer. His full name was Franz Peter Schubert. He was on January 31‚ 1797 in Himmelpfortgrund‚ Austria and died on November 19‚ 1828 in Vienna‚ Austria. Franz wrote 600 lieder‚ operas‚ 7 masses‚ nine symphonies‚ liturgical music‚ and a large body of chamber and solo piano music. He was the fourth surviving son of Franz Theodor Schubert who was a schoolmaster. Franz mother Elisabeth who was a homemaker. Franz had thirteen siblings
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admired compositions and has long been a favorite of the classical piano repertoire. Franz Liszt Franz Liszt‚ one of the most impressive figures in all of music history‚ was born on October 22‚ 1811‚ in Raiding‚ Hungary. Works and Ideals The Hungarian Rhapsodies‚ S.244‚ R.106‚ is a set of 19 piano pieces based on Hungarian folk themes‚ composed by Franz Liszt during 1846–1853‚ and later in 1882 and 1885. Liszt also arranged versions for orchestra‚ piano duet and
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