Franz Liszt (1811-1886)  -  from the studio of Egregia, Volterra, Italy Call us toll-free if you need more information: (800) 573-4079

Title Franz Liszt  Artist Arnaldo Egregia  Material Bonded Cararra Marble  Finish  White - As Shown  Size  12"H  Maker Egregia - Italy Product ID 03.31011E  List Price    $275.00 Internet Discount   -75.00 Your Price   $200.00 In Stock  Yes Ships in 2-3 days   UPS Shipping Ground - 48 States   $15.00

Arnaldo's son Alfo working in the Egregia studio.

Franz Liszt -- was taught the piano by his father and then Czerny (Vienna, 1822-3), establishing himself as a remarkable concert artist by the age of 12. In Paris he studied theory and composition with Reicha and Paer; he wrote an opera and bravura piano pieces and undertook tours in France, Switzerland and England before ill-health and religious doubt made him reassess his career. Intellectual growth came through literature, and the urge to create through hearing opera and especially Paganini, whose spectacular effects Liszt eagerly transferred to the piano in original works and operatic fantasias. Meanwhile he gave lessons and began his stormy relationship (1833-44) with the (married) Countess Marie d'Agoult. They lived in Switzerland and Italy and had three children.