The Classical Music Minute

Liszt’s Dazzling Masterpiece: The 20-Year Journey of His First Piano Concerto

Steven Hobé, Composer & Host Season 1 Episode 213

Description
Liszt’s Dazzling Masterpiece: The 20-Year Journey of His First Piano Concerto in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!

Fun Fact
Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 took over 20 years to complete, blending dazzling piano virtuosity with bold orchestration. Premiered in 1855 with Berlioz conducting, it featured dramatic runs and an unusual triangle part. Initially criticized, it later became a beloved staple of the Romantic piano repertoire.
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About Steven, Host
Steven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.
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