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Birth
He was born in Doborjan, Hungary -
Parents
His parents were Adam Liszt and Anna Liszt -
Music
He became a very good pianists at age 9 -
Liszt and Beethoven
Beethoven recognized his musical talent at a concert and they became good friends -
Traveling
He left Vienna to go perform concerts all over the world.
At this point he was the best pianist of his time. -
Practice
He would take at least 10 hours a day to practice in his home -
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His Music
He wrote his most famous pieces of music -
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Marriage
He lived with Marie Catherine Sophie de Flavigny.
They had three kids, 2 daughters and 1 son -
Re-married
He met Princess Caorlyne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein.
They were married until he died. -
Stopped playing
He gave up public perfomances on the piano, and went to Weimar, Germany.He lived there until 1861 -
Kids
His daughter Cosima got married to one of the most famous pianist in Germany, Hans von Bulow -
Books
he published his book about octaves and piano keys -
Retirement
Liszt retired in Rome -
Retired
He retired in Rome -
Franciscan
He joined the Franciscan order -
Retirement
During his retirement he joined Franciscan Order -
Elder
Liszt devoted his time to both Rome and Weimar, where during the summer months he recieved pupils gratis -
Grandchildren
His grandson who became a devout Catholic and was tought by Liszt the piano -
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Teaching
He tought until his death at Bayreuth, he tought several months every year at Hungarian Conservatoire of Budapest.
