liszt, franz

Although he is rich and successful, musical superstar Franz Liszt is restless until he meets the gypsy Josy, a gifted young musician, and wagers that he can turn the wayward boy into a world-class musician.

A biography of the Hungarian pianist and composer who began his career with a piano recital at age nine. Includes examples and analyses of his work.

Chronicles the life of composer and pianist Franz Liszt in nineteenth-century Hungary, and contains sidebars that provide information about events taking place in other parts of the world during his lifetime.