that's why LISZT is the best composer | a playlist

Playlist: 00:00 Consolation No. 3 - Franz Liszt 03:57 Liebestraum No. 3 - Franz Liszt 08:04 La Campanella - Franz Liszt 13:01 Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 - Franz Liszt 23:46 Années de pèlerinage II, S. 161 - 5. Sonetto 104 del Petrarca - Franz Liszt, Jeff Manookian 28:13 Transcendental Etudes, S. 139 - 11. Harmonies du Soir - Franz Liszt, Andreas Xenopoulos 38:03 Elegy no. 1 - Franz Liszt, Mauro Tortorelli & Costantino Catena 44:01 3 Concert Etudes, S. 144 - No. 3 - Un sospiro - Franz Liszt, Pandora Selfridge 48:57 Mephisto Waltz No. 1 for piano, S. 514 - Franz Liszt, Cecile Licad 59:26 Romance oubliée, S. 527 [Violin and Piano] - Franz Liszt, Mauro Tortorell 01:03:48 Adieux - Franz Liszt, Jean Dube 01:12:25 Preludes and Fugues by J.S. Bach, S. 462 - 1. Präludium und Fuge in A minor - Franz Liszt, Raymond Smullyan 01:22:21 Berceuse, S. 174 - First Version - Franz Liszt, Radek Materka 01:27:43 Concert paraphrase of Verdi's opera Rigoletto - Franz Liszt, Alexander Ghindin 01:33:46 Elegy no. 2 - Franz Liszt, Mauro Tortorelli 01:39:52 Consolation No 4 - Franz Liszt, Constantin Stephan 01:42:21 Romance S.169 - Franz Liszt, Konstantin Stephan 01:46:13 Tarantella - Venezia e Napoli - S. 159 01:54:28 Aus der Ungarischen Krönungsmesse, S. 381 - Franz Liszt, Mauro Tortirelli 02:01:10 Années de pèlerinage II, Supplément, S. 162 - 3. Tarantella da Guillaume Louis Cottrau - Franz Liszt, Nicole Brancale 02:10:09 Rhapsodie espagnole, S. 254 (For Piano and Strings - Franz Liszt, Michail Petukhov) 02:17:24 Tristan und Isolde - Liebestod, S.447 - Franz Liszt, Ilaria Baldaccini 02:25:07 Consolation No 5 - franz Liszt, Constantin Stephan 02:27:34 Consolation No 1 - Franz Liszt, constantin stephan 02:29:07 Apparitions No. 3 - Franz Liszt 02:36:13 Hungarian Rhapsody no. 8, S. 244_8 - Franz Liszt, Shuwen Zhang 02:42:30 Symphonic Poem No. 10 Hamlet S. 104 - Franz Liszt, Barbara Schubert; University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra Today, we’re stepping into the dazzling, emotional world of Franz Liszt, the virtuoso who transformed the piano into a force of nature. Known as one of the greatest Romantic composers, Liszt’s music is a breathtaking mix of poetry, power, and transcendence. From the tender dreamscape of Liebesträume to the thundering drama of his Hungarian Rhapsodies, Liszt’s sound is a universe of emotion—for moments of longing, reflection, or sheer musical ecstasy. Who Was Franz Liszt? Liszt was a Hungarian-born composer, pianist, and visionary who became the first true rockstar of classical music. A prodigy, a traveler, a priest, and a restless soul, he wasn’t just a musician—he was a phenomenon. His music redefined what the piano could do, blending staggering virtuosity with spiritual depth, folk influences, and heart-shattering beauty. He performed across Europe to screaming fans (yes, Lisztomania was real!) and later gave it all up to live a quieter life of faith, reflection, and teaching. Fun Trivia: 🎹 He was the original piano god. Crowds fainted at his concerts, women fought over his discarded gloves, and his charisma was legendary—Liszt was classical music’s first pop icon. 🔥 He reimagined the recital. Liszt invented the solo piano recital as we know it: playing alone, from memory, and turning every concert into a personal drama. 💔 He loved passionately and scandalously. Liszt had high-profile romances with countesses, princesses, and intellectuals—including a long affair with the brilliant Marie d’Agoult. 🙏 He took holy orders. In his later years, Liszt became an abbé in the Catholic Church and composed deeply spiritual works—his soul never stopped searching. 🎶 He mentored the next generation. Liszt was a generous teacher and influenced composers like Wagner, Saint-Saëns, and Debussy—his musical fingerprint is everywhere. Why Liszt Is the Irresistible Best Liszt’s music is fire and tenderness, thunder and starlight. Whether he’s breaking your heart with a single melody or sweeping you away with impossible arpeggios, every piece is an emotional experience. His sound has the elegance of a ballroom, the sorrow of lost love, and the divine beauty of a prayer. His legacy lives not just in concert halls but in the way we feel music—deeply, personally, and with wild abandon. He was an artist who turned life into sound, who made the piano speak every language of the soul. So light a candle, lose yourself in a dream, and let the passionate, soul-searching music of Franz Liszt take you somewhere timeless and beautiful. Enjoy the playlist. 🎶✨ xoxo, dearvictorandvictoria #classical #liszt #franzliszt #consolation #lacampanella #bohemianrhapsody #liebestraum #elegy #lepreludes #dvorak #debussy #chopin #quiet #calm #sleep #relax #royal #4k #study #studymusic #background #kingdom #backgoundmusic #ambience #playlist #satie #eriksatie #readin #book #chill #satie #debussy #music