Liszt Playing the Piano

Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist and teacher. He became renowned throughout Europe for his great skill as a performer; to this day, many consider him to have been the greatest pianist in history. He was also an important and influential composer, a notable piano teacher, a conductor who contributed significantly to the modern development of the art, and a benefactor to other composers and performers, notably Richard Wagner and Hector Berlioz.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 16 minutes): Franz Liszt: Dante-sonata