Considered to be a child prodigy from only the age of 6! This was Franz Liszt, who was born on October 11, 1811, n Raiding Hungary. He was taught to play the piano by his beloved father Adam Liszt, who was a man of many musical talents as well since he played the cello in addition to many other instruments. At the age of only 8, Liszt began composing works of his own and by 9 he was performing in concerts. Since his father worked for Prince Nicholas Esterhazy as his secretary, he asked of him for extended leave as he devoted the rest of his time to his son and son only, as he saw major potential. 

     They then both traveled to Vienna, where Antonia Slerieri who was a rival of Mozart, who helped Liszt become more developed. He trained him in the composition of songs for free. Liszt became quite advanced only in a span of a couple of months, as later began performing for musicians and kings. Yet, his most impressive talent was his ability to improvise an original composition from a melody per request of an audience member, this dazzled the audience. 

     Some of his famous compositions: 

1. La Campanella

2. Liebestraume No. 3

3. Hungarian Rhapsody No.2.

4. Un Sospiro (“a sigh”)

     Sadly Liszt died on July 31, 1886, in Bayreuth, Germany.

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To learn more about Franz Liszt click here:

- https://www.biography.com/musician/franz-liszt

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