Liszt

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noun

1. Franz 1811–86, Hungarian composer and pianist.

Liszt

/ lɪst /

noun

1. 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

Other Word Forms

• Lisztian adjective

Example Sentences

Originally a Liszt specialist, Brendel extended his repertoire to include the music of mainly central European composers, but purposely avoided modern music.

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In Malofeev’s subjugating hands, Janácek’s vaporously evocative “In the Mists” became “In the Thick, Disorienting and Blinding Fog” and led, without a pause, into Liszt’s doomed and drummed “Funérailles,” creating an extraordinary sonic vista.

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The Cliburn and Steinway have since released a live recording of his electrifying semifinal round, playing Liszt’s “Transcendental Études.”

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Her teacher, the virtuoso pianist André Watts, was a Liszt specialist but encouraged her to pursue her own interests.

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"Group life insurance is crucial for people with pre-existing conditions who are denied independent coverage," said certified financial planner Spenser Liszt of Motif Planning in Dallas.

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