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Where was Franz Liszt born?
Where was Franz Liszt born?
- Raiding, Hungary (correct)
- Warsaw, Poland
- Vienna, Austria
- Budapest, Hungary
What is the musical form of Nocturnes op. 15, no. 1 in F Major?
What is the musical form of Nocturnes op. 15, no. 1 in F Major?
- Symphony
- Concerto
- Nocturne (correct)
- Sonata
At what age did Franz Liszt compose his first and only opera?
At what age did Franz Liszt compose his first and only opera?
- 12 (correct)
- 15
- 18
- 10
Which composer was known for his virtuosic and expressive piano techniques?
Which composer was known for his virtuosic and expressive piano techniques?
In which city did Franz Liszt and his father hope to be enrolled in the Paris Conservatory?
In which city did Franz Liszt and his father hope to be enrolled in the Paris Conservatory?
What does 'con fuoco' mean in music terminology?
What does 'con fuoco' mean in music terminology?
'Sotto voce' in music indicates playing in which manner?
'Sotto voce' in music indicates playing in which manner?
'Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2' was composed for which instrument?
'Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2' was composed for which instrument?
'Don Sanche' was the title of which musical work by Franz Liszt?
'Don Sanche' was the title of which musical work by Franz Liszt?
What was the title of Franz Liszt's first and only opera?
What was the title of Franz Liszt's first and only opera?
When Franz Liszt was 12, where did he and his father travel hoping to be enrolled in a music conservatory?
When Franz Liszt was 12, where did he and his father travel hoping to be enrolled in a music conservatory?
Which composer offered to teach Franz Liszt music composition for free after hearing him play in Vienna?
Which composer offered to teach Franz Liszt music composition for free after hearing him play in Vienna?
What year was Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 composed by Franz Liszt?
What year was Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 composed by Franz Liszt?
In which country was Franz Liszt born?
In which country was Franz Liszt born?
Which term indicates playing music 'in high energy, fiery manner'?
Which term indicates playing music 'in high energy, fiery manner'?
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Franz Liszt's birthplace
Franz Liszt's birthplace
Franz Liszt was born in Raiding, Hungary.
Nocturnes op. 15, no. 1
Nocturnes op. 15, no. 1
The musical form of this piece is a Nocturne.
Age of first opera composition
Age of first opera composition
Franz Liszt composed his first and only opera at age 12.
Virtuosic composer
Virtuosic composer
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Paris Conservatory enrollment
Paris Conservatory enrollment
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Meaning of 'con fuoco'
Meaning of 'con fuoco'
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Meaning of 'sotto voce'
Meaning of 'sotto voce'
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Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 instrument
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 instrument
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'Don Sanche'
'Don Sanche'
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Franz Liszt's compositional teacher
Franz Liszt's compositional teacher
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Year of Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Year of Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
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Franz Liszt's nationality
Franz Liszt's nationality
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Playing style 'con fuoco'
Playing style 'con fuoco'
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Piano and Nocturne association
Piano and Nocturne association
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Liszt's young travels
Liszt's young travels
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Study Notes
Romantic Period Composers
- Frédéric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist, born in Warsaw in 1810, and wrote pieces primarily for solo piano performances.
- He showed exceptional musical talent at a young age, playing pieces by ear and creating new ones by age 6, and enrolled in the Warsaw Conservatory of Music at 16.
- Chopin's music features a B section played in con fuoco, meaning high energy and fiery, and an A section repeated in sotto voce, like intimate speech, at the end.
Franz Liszt
- Franz Liszt was a Hungarian composer, pianist, and conductor, born in Raiding, Hungary (now Austria), on October 22, 1811.
- His father, Adam, was a multi-instrumentalist and his first music and piano teacher, and he displayed exceptional talent, improvising pieces from melodies suggested by the audience.
- Liszt was not accepted into the Paris Conservatory due to being a foreigner, but was tutored by Ferdinando Paer, who taught him advanced composition, and he composed his first and only opera, Don Sanche, at 12.
Camille Saint-Saëns
- Camille Saint-Saëns was a French composer, born in Paris, France, on October 9, 1835, and was known for his brilliant performances and ability to write music in various genres and styles.
- He was a child prodigy, displaying perfect pitch at 2, and gave his first recital in 1846, studying organ and composition at the Conservatory of Paris.
- Saint-Saëns became the organist of the Church of the Madeleine in Paris, where he remained for 20 years, and was described by Franz Liszt as the finest organist in the world.
Applications of Knowledge
- Understanding the Romantic period composers' lives and works can inspire learners to pursue their own passions and interests.
- Developing a greater appreciation for instrumental music from the Romantic period and its ability to convey emotions and tell stories.
- Understanding the impact of social, political, and economic factors on creating musical works.
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