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His Personal Information...
Born: Raiding, Hungary
Place: October 22, 1811
Franz Liszt was considered the most brilliant pianist of his day. Liszt's father taught him to play the piano, and at the age of 9 he gave concerts at Sopron and Pozsony and at the Prince Nicolas Esterhazy's palace. He also introduced and revived the works of other contemporary composers. The Hungarian government named him President of the Academy of Music at Budapest in 1870.
Died: July 31, 1886
Place: Bayreuth, Bavaria |
