Franz Liszt's List

I was born

Oct 22, 1811

1811 I was born on Oct.22 in Doborjan, Hungary. I was the son of Adam and Anna Liszt. (cc) http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/380420105_178e11e096.jpg

Age

Period: Oct 22, 1811 to Nov 25, 1886

First piano lesson

Sep 21, 1818

My father Adam gave me my first piano lesson.
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Concert

Jul 26, 1820

I play my first several concerts winning aristocrats attention and an award to study in Vienna http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3272079115_2b85933dc6.jpg

Moving Day

Jul 30, 1822

We moved to Vienna where I studied under Carl Czerny.

London

Oct 14, 1825

I played a concert in England for King George. (cc)harshilshah100

Sword

Sep 9, 1840

On this night I reieved the Sword of Honor in Pest. It was a great honor to recieve this sword. (cc) unforth.

Debut

Nov 22, 1840

On this night I debuted as a conuctor. It was such a thrill to conduct an orchestra of my own. I felt in control. (cc) garryknight.

Death

Dec 8, 1886

Although I put up a great fight against pneumonia there was nothing more I could do. I was too ill to get the treatment I needed. I passed away during the night of December 8th. (cc) Pulmonary Pathology