Franz Liszt

Franz Liszt (October 22, 1811 – July 31, 1886) was a virtuoso pianist and composer. Possibly the greatest piano virtuoso of all time, Liszt studied and played at Vienna and Paris and for most of his life toured throughout Europe giving concerts.Liszt was well respected as his virtuosity had been admired by composers and performers alike throughout Europe, especially for his exuberant piano transcriptions of both operas and famous symphonies of the time, and Schubert songs, reducing the cost of hearing such music. His great generosity with both money and time were also much appreciated.