Who was Franz Liszt?
Q: Who was Franz Liszt?
A: Franz Liszt was a Hungarian composer and pianist who lived in the 19th century.
Q: What was Liszt famous for?
A: Liszt was famous for being the greatest pianist of his time and for his contribution to the development of piano playing techniques.
Q: What kind of music did Liszt write?
A: Liszt wrote a lot of music for piano and often used new ideas which sounded very modern in his time.
Q: Did Liszt help other composers?
A: Yes, Liszt was very helpful to other composers who lived at that time. He helped them to become better known by conducting their works and playing some of their orchestral pieces on the piano.
Q: What kind of tours did Liszt go on?
A: Liszt went on lots of tours through Europe where everyone filled the concert halls to hear him play the piano.
Q: Were Liszt's piano pieces easy to play?
A: No, many of Liszt's piano pieces were harder to play than anything that had been written before.
Q: When did Liszt live and when did he die?
A: Liszt was born on October 22, 1811, in Raiding and died on July 31, 1886, in Bayreuth.
