Pianist Junhee Kim won the Deuxieme Grand-Prix as the youngest contestant at the 2007 Long-Thibaud competition in Paris, his first international competition.
Critical Reception
Liszt's late works, or Spätwerk, were largely unexplored until musicological research began in the mid-20th century, starting with René Leibowitz's 1951 study on Nuages gris.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Liszt's piano music uniquely transforms nearly every facet of human existence into sound, thanks to his formidable technique, long life, and knowledge of other arts.
Composition History
Liszt's seminal experience in 1832, hearing violin virtuoso Niccolo Paganini perform in Paris, inspired him to practice piano obsessively and pursue a similar impact on his audience.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Liszt's fascination with 'dark forces' and the forces of Evil was as integral to his religious worldview as his faith in the Divine.
Performer Biography
Junhee Kim made his international debut at age 17 with The Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra at Suntory Hall, Japan.
Composer Biography
Franz Liszt, a seminal figure who lived through almost the entire 19th century, composed an astonishing 1,300 works.
