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Gerhard Tötschinger folgt der Lebensreise des Genies durch die Konzertsäle, Salons und Residenzen Europas...

L'inventeur du poème symphonique, considéré comme le pianiste virtuose du millénaire, peut être érigé en symbole de l'exaltation de la période romantique : alors que dans sa jeunesse, ses liaisons défrayent la chronique, notamment avec Marie d'Agoult, Franz Liszt vit dans l'opulence et côtoie les plus grands.

The life of Franz Liszt was as daring and spectacular as his music. Famed throughout Europe as the greatest pianist of the nineteenth century, he was one of the most original and prophetic composers who ever lived. Beautiful in youth, glowering in age, his high-profile love affairs were the talk of the town wherever he went and his generosity to young musicians was legendary. In this account of his epic life, actors’ readings combine with plentiful musical excerpts to paint a living portrait of a highly complex man.

Dive into the life of the romantic era composer, Chopin. Penned by Liszt, a close friend and contemporary, this memoir offers an intimate look into Chopins personality and his creations. Discover Liszts analyses of Chopins polonaises, with a focus on the grand polonaise in F sharp minor, and understand the unique emotion ZAL found in his works. Explore the lives of other monumental figures that crossed paths with Chopin. From his early years to the height of his fame, and finally, his battles with poor health leading to his untimely death, this memoir paints a comprehensive picture of this ...