Novembre 18, 2022
Each week, discover one of the members of the Network of Houses and Museums of European Musicians. These places link the past, present and future, they honor a tangible and intangible heritage and fulfill an essential cultural purpose in Europe. This week, let's go to Budapest in Hungary to discover the Academy and the Museum dedicated to the father of modern piano technique and recital, Franz Liszt.
He was the epitome of the Romantic musician. Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was born into a music-loving family. As a child, he sang from memory the theme of the Concerto in C sharp minor by Ries, which his father, Adam Liszt, had played a few hours earlier. His father, inspired by Mozart, made him a musical child prodigy. The young Franz gave his first public concert in 1822, at the age of 11, and the following year embarked on his first European tour. During this tour he became a real phenomenon, particularly in France and Austria. He became a tireless (young) traveller, which was to remain a constant throughout his life along with teaching.
In the 1820s, the musician forged links with the great figures of his time: George Sand, Victor Hugo, Alfred de Musset, Hector Berlioz, Frédéric Chopin, Honoré de Balzac and Eugène Delacroix. In 1832 Liszt discovered Niccolò Paganini. Strongly impressed by the virtuosity of the violinist, Liszt took him as a model and was inspired by his talent. In 1832, he became the piano teacher of the young Pauline Viardot and discovered the incredible talent of the future arch-musician. Pauline Viardot also developed the same type of relationship with the great names of her time, whom she brought together in her salons in Baden-Baden, Paris and Bougival. This pianist, composer and conductor left major works after his death. We share three of them with you below.
La Campanella (The Bell in Italian) is a famous piano piece in G sharp minor, the third etude in the series of Grandes études de Paganini composed by Franz Liszt.
The Mephisto-Valses are four waltzes composed by Franz Liszt between 1859 and 1885. The first two were written for symphony orchestra and then arranged for solo piano, four-hand piano and two pianos, while the next two are for solo piano.
Rêves d'amour (Liebesträume) is a collection of three piano works composed by Franz Liszt and published in 1850. The third is the best known.
"Patriotism and European openness". This is what defines the Academy named after Franz Liszt from the very beginning. The Academy, located in the heart of the Hungarian capital, continues to perpetuate the legacy of the world-renowned composer, pianist and teacher. The fundamental task of the Liszt Ferenc Museum and Research Centre, which is part of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, is "to preserve the house of the late master in its (almost) original state and to pass on his spirit to those who visit his official accommodation in the building of the former Academy of Music".
The Liszt Museum aims to protect and present to the public the virtuoso's original musical instruments, his furniture and personal objects. The consultation of his digitised manuscripts, books and scores is made accessible to researchers. The institution is constantly collecting and analysing new documents from the period and sometimes from Liszt himself. Access to these invaluable historical resources is also possible via a database available on the institution's website.
The public has access not only to a priceless collection but also to a rich cultural heritage. This is achieved through temporary exhibitions, educational programmes for children, concerts, festivals and many other events throughout the year. The Liszt house was once a meeting place for the most brilliant artists of the 19th century, as was the Villa Viardot in Bougival: this is the guideline that the management of the Academy and the museum wishes to follow in programming the musical events on site.
Some pieces by Gergely Bogányi played on the Bogányi piano at the Bogányi Evening concert. 15 May 2016. Mozart and Bach piano concertos, courtesy of the Liszt Academy.
The institution operates "in an open spirit, in accordance with the ideals of Franz Liszt". It is therefore open to international cooperation in order to convey Liszt's legacy as faithfully as possible to an international audience. It is in this perspective of exchange and European cultural enrichment that it has joined the first European cultural network dedicated to music: the network of European Musicians' Houses and Museums. The Liszt Ferenc Memorial Museum and Research Centre is dedicated to research on Liszt. It presents the findings through publications, and the centre's researchers also lecture abroad and participate in national and international conferences, thus ensuring our continuous connection with international research on Liszt.
More informations: lisztmuseum.hu
Novembre 18, 2022
Each week, discover one of the members of the Network of Houses and Museums of European Musicians. These places link the past, present and future, they honor a tangible and intangible heritage and fulfill an essential cultural purpose in Europe. This week, let's go to Budapest in Hungary to discover the Academy and the Museum dedicated to the father of modern piano technique and recital, Franz Liszt.
He was the epitome of the Romantic musician. Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was born into a music-loving family. As a child, he sang from memory the theme of the Concerto in C sharp minor by Ries, which his father, Adam Liszt, had played a few hours earlier. His father, inspired by Mozart, made him a musical child prodigy. The young Franz gave his first public concert in 1822, at the age of 11, and the following year embarked on his first European tour. During this tour he became a real phenomenon, particularly in France and Austria. He became a tireless (young) traveller, which was to remain a constant throughout his life along with teaching.
In the 1820s, the musician forged links with the great figures of his time: George Sand, Victor Hugo, Alfred de Musset, Hector Berlioz, Frédéric Chopin, Honoré de Balzac and Eugène Delacroix. In 1832 Liszt discovered Niccolò Paganini. Strongly impressed by the virtuosity of the violinist, Liszt took him as a model and was inspired by his talent. In 1832, he became the piano teacher of the young Pauline Viardot and discovered the incredible talent of the future arch-musician. Pauline Viardot also developed the same type of relationship with the great names of her time, whom she brought together in her salons in Baden-Baden, Paris and Bougival. This pianist, composer and conductor left major works after his death. We share three of them with you below.
La Campanella (The Bell in Italian) is a famous piano piece in G sharp minor, the third etude in the series of Grandes études de Paganini composed by Franz Liszt.
The Mephisto-Valses are four waltzes composed by Franz Liszt between 1859 and 1885. The first two were written for symphony orchestra and then arranged for solo piano, four-hand piano and two pianos, while the next two are for solo piano.
Rêves d'amour (Liebesträume) is a collection of three piano works composed by Franz Liszt and published in 1850. The third is the best known.
"Patriotism and European openness". This is what defines the Academy named after Franz Liszt from the very beginning. The Academy, located in the heart of the Hungarian capital, continues to perpetuate the legacy of the world-renowned composer, pianist and teacher. The fundamental task of the Liszt Ferenc Museum and Research Centre, which is part of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, is "to preserve the house of the late master in its (almost) original state and to pass on his spirit to those who visit his official accommodation in the building of the former Academy of Music".
The Liszt Museum aims to protect and present to the public the virtuoso's original musical instruments, his furniture and personal objects. The consultation of his digitised manuscripts, books and scores is made accessible to researchers. The institution is constantly collecting and analysing new documents from the period and sometimes from Liszt himself. Access to these invaluable historical resources is also possible via a database available on the institution's website.
The public has access not only to a priceless collection but also to a rich cultural heritage. This is achieved through temporary exhibitions, educational programmes for children, concerts, festivals and many other events throughout the year. The Liszt house was once a meeting place for the most brilliant artists of the 19th century, as was the Villa Viardot in Bougival: this is the guideline that the management of the Academy and the museum wishes to follow in programming the musical events on site.
Some pieces by Gergely Bogányi played on the Bogányi piano at the Bogányi Evening concert. 15 May 2016. Mozart and Bach piano concertos, courtesy of the Liszt Academy.
The institution operates "in an open spirit, in accordance with the ideals of Franz Liszt". It is therefore open to international cooperation in order to convey Liszt's legacy as faithfully as possible to an international audience. It is in this perspective of exchange and European cultural enrichment that it has joined the first European cultural network dedicated to music: the network of European Musicians' Houses and Museums. The Liszt Ferenc Memorial Museum and Research Centre is dedicated to research on Liszt. It presents the findings through publications, and the centre's researchers also lecture abroad and participate in national and international conferences, thus ensuring our continuous connection with international research on Liszt.
More informations: lisztmuseum.hu
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