Great Masters: Liszt-His Life and Music

Overview

Course No. 758

Discover why Franz Liszt was known to be “a continual alternation between scandal and apotheosis.” Liszt, one of the most influential composers of the 19th century, has often been misunderstood. In these 8 captivating lectures, Professor Greenberg guides you through Liszt’s innovative genius, examining why he deserves a place among the greats of Western music. You’ll explore his groundbreaking compositions and revolutionary performance techniques, including the inventions of the “symphonic poem” and his impact on future generations.

Video Lectures

1. Le Concert, C’est Moi – The Concert is Me
   • Reflect on Liszt’s showmanship and the history of the piano.
   • Duration: 49 min

2. A Born Pianist
   • Explore Liszt’s early musical gifts and personal struggles.
   • Duration: 47 min

3. Revelation
   • Analyze Liszt’s rise to fame and his relationship with Countess Marie d’Agoult.
   • Duration: 46 min

• Transcendence
  • Witness Liszt’s innovative techniques and the impact of his tours.
  • Duration: 47 min

5. Weimar
   • Discuss Liszt’s role in Weimar and his relationship with Princess Carolyne.
   • Duration: 46 min

• The Music at Weimar
  • Delve into Liszt’s compositions, including the B Minor Sonata and Faust Symphony.
  • Duration: 46 min

• Rome
  • Investigate the philosophical debates Liszt engaged with and his enduring revolutionary spirit.
  • Duration: 46 min

• A Life Well Lived
  • Reflect on Liszt’s final years, teaching, and lasting legacy.
  • Duration: 45 min