Liszt's international touring as a virtuoso from 1839 to 1847 led to his fame reaching "Lisztomania" proportions, where he cultivated a stage presence as a hero.
Compositional Technique
Liszt frequently arranged orchestral and vocal works for piano, particularly successfully, including Beethoven symphonies and paraphrases of stage works by Russian composers like Glinka.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Marches often occupied a significant place in Liszt's compositions and arrangements throughout his lifetime, symbolizing national identity or ambitions.
Performer Biography
Paul Williamson has received First Prize at both the 2014 Canadian National Music Festival and the 2017 Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Association National Piano Competition.
Performer Biography
Paul Williamson, one of Canada's promising young pianists, was included in CBC Music's 2017 edition of 30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians under 30.
Composer Biography
Franz Liszt, a child prodigy, moved to Vienna in 1822 to study piano with Carl Czerny, and then to Paris in 1823.
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