Franz Liszt was a 19th century Hungarian composer, pianist, conductor and teacher renowned for his virtuosic skill as a pianist. He was considered the most technically advanced pianist of his time and perhaps the greatest of all time. Liszt composed Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, which is the most famous piece from his set of 19 Hungarian Rhapsodies. It offers pianists a chance to showcase their virtuosity while providing listeners with immediately appealing music, though it is also one of the most technically demanding solo piano works.
2. History
Franz Liszt (October 22, 1811 – July 31, 1886) was a
19th-century Hungarian composer, pianist, conductor, and
teacher.
Liszt became renowned throughout Europe during the
nineteenth century for his virtuosic skill as a pianist. He
was said by his contemporaries to have been the most
technically advanced pianist of his age and perhaps the
greatest pianist of all time.
He was also a well-known composer, piano teacher, and
conductor who contributed significantly to the modern
development of the art.
3. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, is the second in a set of
19 Hungarian Rhapsodies by composer Franz Liszt,
and is by far the most famous of the set.
Few other piano solos have achieved such
widespread popularity, offering the pianist the
opportunity to reveal exceptional skill as a virtuoso,
while providing the listener with an immediate and
irresistible musical appeal. It is considered one of
the most technically demanding works in the solo
piano repertoire.
