Today in 1811 composer and pianist Franz Liszt was born in Doborján, Kingdom of Hungary. He is remembered as a virtuoso performer, a rock star of his time, and as a composer who loved his native Hungary. Throughout the 1840s Liszt played a significant role in shifting the primary forum of piano performance from salon gatherings to concert hall extravaganzas.
Here are a few fun facts about the composer / pianist:
🎹 Liszt coined the term "recital"
🎹 His daughter, Cosima would later marry Liszt's contemporary, Richard Wagner
🎹 Liszt's hands were huge: It is said that he could span a 13th on the piano
Oh yeah, and he had what is quite possibly the coolest (and most practical) desk ever created:
Here are a few fun facts about the composer / pianist:
🎹 Liszt coined the term "recital"
🎹 His daughter, Cosima would later marry Liszt's contemporary, Richard Wagner
🎹 Liszt's hands were huge: It is said that he could span a 13th on the piano
Oh yeah, and he had what is quite possibly the coolest (and most practical) desk ever created:
To celebrate Liszt's birthday and to continue the celebrations of Verdi's birthday earlier in the month, we're giving away two free downloads of the Informusic app. The winners will be contacted today. Happy Birthday Liszt!
🎨 by Seth Crider
