Letters of Franz Liszt, Vol. 2: From Rome to the End (Classic Reprint)

Franz Liszt

ISBN 10: 0265983002 / ISBN 13: 9780265983003

Published by Forgotten Books, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Letters of Franz Liszt, Vol. 2: From Rome to the End (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265983002
• ISBN 13: 9780265983003
• Binding: HRD
• Condition: New
• Weight: 988 grams

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Synopsis

Personal correspondence that reveals a composer’s life and work

Liszt’s collected letters, in this volume II from Rome to the end, present a intimate view of the era’s musical world. They capture the voice, humor, and reflections of a towering figure as he journeys through late 19th-century Europe.

This edition compiles Liszt’s letters with introductions and notes that illuminate the contexts of his conversations, travels, and friendships. Readers gain a sense of the man behind the legend, from his thoughts on concerts and performers to his friendships with fellow musicians and patrons. The messages span years of artistic activity, offering a window into how Liszt engaged with music, culture, and society.

• Gain insight into Liszt’s personal thoughts, letters, and day-to-day concerns.
• Explore connections with other composers, patrons, and musical figures of the time.
• Understand historical developments in music and concert life in 19th-century Europe.
• Relive key moments through translated correspondence and editor’s context.

Ideal for readers of Liszt, classical music history, and 19th-century letters, this edition helps you hear the human side of a legendary pianist-composer.