The Music of Liszt

by Humphrey Searle

Book Overview

Virtuoso pianist Franz Liszt was a key figure in the evolution of modern music. Most of his 700 compositions, which range from romantic impressionism to daring experimental pieces, were written for the piano. This survey by a well-known British composer and musicologist constitutes the most authoritative English-language study of Liszt's works. Mr. Searle is himself a composer of progressive outlook and he thus speaks with authority. His book was...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486487938
• ISBN13: 9780486487939
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.5"