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Franz Liszt quotes

Hungarian Composer October 22, 1811 – July 31, 1886

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Franz Liszt quote: "The public is always good."
The public is always good. Franz Liszt
The music of the Gypsies belongs in the sphere of improvisation rather than in any other, without which it would have no power to exist. Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt quote: "It is my fervent wish and my greatest ambition to leave a work..."
It is my fervent wish and my greatest ambition to leave a work with a few useful instructions for the pianists after me. Franz Liszt
Without any assistance whatever, I founded a school in Weimar in 10 years. Only I could perform certain works with the scanty means that I dared not ask anyone else to work with. Franz Liszt
Broad paths are open to every endeavour, and a sympathetic recognition is assured to every one who consecrates his art to the divine services of a conviction of a consciousness. Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt quote: "Beware of missing chances; otherwise it may be altogether too..."
Beware of missing chances; otherwise it may be altogether too late some day. Franz Liszt
I find little in the works of Beethoven, Berlioz, Wagner and others when they are led by a conductor who functions like a windmill. Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt quote: "Sorrowful and great is the artist's destiny."
Sorrowful and great is the artist's destiny. Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt quote: "A person of any mental quality has ideas of his own. This is..."
A person of any mental quality has ideas of his own. This is common sense. Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt quote: "Truth is a great flirt."
Truth is a great flirt. Franz Liszt
We need improvement in the style of performance. There is no more advantage in a musician who plays and conducts than in one who is only a beater of rhythm. Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt quote: "I foster a sorrowful conception of affection. Make no sacrifices."
I foster a sorrowful conception of affection. Make no sacrifices. Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt quote: "Mournful and yet grand is the destiny of the artist."
Mournful and yet grand is the destiny of the artist. Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt quote: "A theatre receives recognition through its initiative, which..."
A theatre receives recognition through its initiative, which is indispensable for first-rate performances. Franz Liszt
I conclude that the Wagnerian operas which are already in the repertoire, and other masterworks as well, stand in no further need of my services. Franz Liszt

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