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Title: Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 1
from Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso

Note: Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: This etext was produced by John Mamoun with the Online Distributed Proofreading Team of Charles Franks.

Summary: "Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 1" by Franz Liszt is a collection of personal correspondence written during the early to mid-19th century. This volume encapsulates the thoughts, experiences, and sentiments of the renowned Hungarian composer and pianist as he navigates his career, relationships, and artistic endeavors. The letters provide an intimate glimpse into Liszt's sophisticated personality, his encounters with various figures in the music world, and his reflections on art and life. The opening of this volume introduces the reader to Liszt's multifaceted life through his communications, which range from heartfelt gratitude to professional updates. In a letter to his beloved mentor Carl Czerny, Liszt expresses remorse for his lack of communication while sharing his successes and aspirations in the musical realm. He reflects on recent performances and seeks Czerny’s guidance on promoting new concertos. Other letters in this section touch upon Liszt’s busy teaching schedule, his influential friendships with luminaries like Chopin and Schumann, and his plans for future musical conversations and collaborations. Overall, the opening sets the tone for a richly detailed portrait of a composer deeply engaged in both his art and the lives of those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886

Compiler: La Mara, 1837-1927

Translator: Bache, Constance, 1846-1903

EBook No.: 3689

Published: Jan 1, 2003

Downloads: 210

Language: English

Subject: Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886 -- Correspondence

Subject: Composers -- Hungary -- Correspondence

LoCC: Music: Literature of music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 1
from Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso

Note: Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: This etext was produced by John Mamoun with the Online Distributed Proofreading Team of Charles Franks.

Summary: "Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 1" by Franz Liszt is a collection of personal correspondence written during the early to mid-19th century. This volume encapsulates the thoughts, experiences, and sentiments of the renowned Hungarian composer and pianist as he navigates his career, relationships, and artistic endeavors. The letters provide an intimate glimpse into Liszt's sophisticated personality, his encounters with various figures in the music world, and his reflections on art and life. The opening of this volume introduces the reader to Liszt's multifaceted life through his communications, which range from heartfelt gratitude to professional updates. In a letter to his beloved mentor Carl Czerny, Liszt expresses remorse for his lack of communication while sharing his successes and aspirations in the musical realm. He reflects on recent performances and seeks Czerny’s guidance on promoting new concertos. Other letters in this section touch upon Liszt’s busy teaching schedule, his influential friendships with luminaries like Chopin and Schumann, and his plans for future musical conversations and collaborations. Overall, the opening sets the tone for a richly detailed portrait of a composer deeply engaged in both his art and the lives of those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886

Compiler: La Mara, 1837-1927

Translator: Bache, Constance, 1846-1903

EBook No.: 3689

Published: Jan 1, 2003

Downloads: 210

Language: English

Subject: Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886 -- Correspondence

Subject: Composers -- Hungary -- Correspondence

LoCC: Music: Literature of music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.