Peter Tchaikovsky and Franz Liszt

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A type of musical composition that tells a story or evokes a specific scene or emotion through music.

A young person with exceptional talent, especially in music.

A musical composition that is made up of different sections, each representing a different aspect of the story or scene.

A piece of music that uses the piano to create a wide range of sounds and effects.

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A large-scale musical work typically consisting of several movements, each with its own distinct character and theme.

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Franz Liszt, a Hungarian pianist, was a child prodigy.
He played for musicians and royalty due to his exceptional improvisational skills.
Liszt was denied admission to the Paris Conservatory.
He learned advanced composition from Ferdinando Paer and composed his only opera, Don Sanche.
Inspired by Comtesse Maie d'Agoult, he created Years of Pilgrimage, Harmonies Poetiques et Religieuses, and Three Apparitions.
Liszt toured Europe, increasing his popularity by donating concert proceeds.
He focused on creating new musical forms, especially the symphonic poem (a musical piece illustrating a story).