Liszt

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noun

1. Franz [frahnts], 1811–86, Hungarian composer and pianist.

Liszt

/ lɪst /

noun

1. LisztFranz18111886MHungarianMUSIC: composerMUSIC: pianist Franz (frants). 1811–86, Hungarian composer and pianist. The greatest piano virtuoso of the 19th century, he originated the symphonic poem, pioneered the one-movement sonata form, and developed new harmonic combinations. His works include the symphonies Faust (1861) and Dante (1867), piano compositions and transcriptions, songs, and church music

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• Liszti·an adjective

Example Sentences

But the memory is powerful, and summoned again and again through a recording of a Liszt piece.

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With a precise coffee habit nailed down, maybe the inimitable genius of Franz Liszt or Federico Fellini will follow.

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In the 19th century, Franz Liszt set about translating some of the greatest works of literature into symphonic tone poems.

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Liszt looked at it, and to her fright and dismay cried out in a fit of impatience, "No, I won't hear it!"

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I assure you, no matter how beautifully we play any piece, the minute Liszt plays it, you would scarcely recognize it!

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It seems very strange that I shall actually know Liszt at last, after hearing of him so many years.

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Five of the number had studied with Liszt before, and the young men are artists already before the public.

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We were in the midst of it, and having a merry time, when the door suddenly opened and Liszt appeared.

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