Franz Liszt

Franz Liszt Hungarian: Ferencz Liszt in modern use Ferenc Liszt was a 19th century Hungarian composer virtuoso pianist and teacher. Liszt became renowned throughout Europe during the 19th century for his great skill as a performer. He was said by his contemporaries to have been the most technically advanced pianist of his age and perhaps the greatest pianist of all time. 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 Hector Berlioz Camille SaintSans Edvard Grieg and Alexander Borodin.