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LoC No.: 11026220
Title: Franz Liszt
Credits:
Produced by Albert László, Henry Flower and the Online
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Summary: "Franz Liszt" by James Huneker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This detailed biography explores the life, work, and legacy of the legendary composer and pianist Franz Liszt, renowned for his virtuosity and influence in the world of music, particularly as a pioneer of new forms and styles in composition. The text provides insight into both Liszt's public persona and private life, revealing the complexities and contradictions of an artist who straddled multiple musical cultures. The opening of the biography sets the stage for a rich exploration of Liszt's life, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the Romantic movement who both shaped and was shaped by the music of his time. The text reflects on his friendships and collaborations with contemporaries such as Richard Wagner, highlighting the struggles and rivalries that characterized his career. Huneker emphasizes both the admiration and scandal that Liszt attracted throughout his life, as well as the loneliness he faced in later years, framing him as a brilliant yet tragically isolated genius. Through Liszt's story, the narrative promises a compelling journey into the intersection of personal experience and artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Huneker, James, 1857-1921
EBook No.: 39754
Published: May 21, 2012
Downloads: 791
Language: English
Subject: Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11026220
Title: Franz Liszt
Credits:
Produced by Albert László, Henry Flower and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Franz Liszt" by James Huneker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This detailed biography explores the life, work, and legacy of the legendary composer and pianist Franz Liszt, renowned for his virtuosity and influence in the world of music, particularly as a pioneer of new forms and styles in composition. The text provides insight into both Liszt's public persona and private life, revealing the complexities and contradictions of an artist who straddled multiple musical cultures. The opening of the biography sets the stage for a rich exploration of Liszt's life, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the Romantic movement who both shaped and was shaped by the music of his time. The text reflects on his friendships and collaborations with contemporaries such as Richard Wagner, highlighting the struggles and rivalries that characterized his career. Huneker emphasizes both the admiration and scandal that Liszt attracted throughout his life, as well as the loneliness he faced in later years, framing him as a brilliant yet tragically isolated genius. Through Liszt's story, the narrative promises a compelling journey into the intersection of personal experience and artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Huneker, James, 1857-1921
EBook No.: 39754
Published: May 21, 2012
Downloads: 791
Language: English
Subject: Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.