Ferencz Liszt was born in Raiding, Hungary, on 22 October, 1811. An innovator and viruoso pianist, he finally left the concert stage to devote himself to composition. After many personal tragedies, Liszt turned to the priesthood in 1863, entering a Dominican monastery. He was conferred the religious title of Abbé in 1866 by Pope Pius IX. Liszt died in 1886. Paganini Caprices@ (9) 1. Ferenc Listz Memorial Museum - Well-illustrated reconstruction of his last Budapest flat, where he lived from 1881-1886, with biographical information, virtual tour, and information from the Liszt Research Centre. 2. Ferenz Liszt - Collection of portraits and photographs spanning most of his life in JPG format. 3. Franz (Ferencz) Liszt - Entry at the Lied and Art Songs Text Page with list of vocal works linked to lyrics, many including English translations. 4. Franz Joseph Liszt - Detailed biographical information including influence, orchestral and piano music, quotes, trivia, program and absolute music, symphonic poems, and list of works. 5. Franz Joseph Liszt - Detailed musical biography and photograph with RAM audio samples of selected works from W. W. Norton and Company. 6. Franz Liszt - Filmography at IMDb notes various motion pictures featuring his compositions. 7. Franz Liszt - NodeWorks Encyclopedia article with background material, biography including Beethoven's influence, musical style and influence, works, internal references to related people and topics, and links. 8. Liszt, Franz - Extended biography focusing on his pianistic abilities with summary list of works from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio. 9. Classic Cat - Directory of mp3s on the internet that have been made available by the performing artists. 10. Classical Music Archives: Liszt - Collection of free WAX and MIDI audio files with biography and timeline. Added resources for subscribers. 11. Franz Liszt - Island of Freedom article provides biographical and musical background, also touching on his generosity to other musicians and composers. Includes links and MIDI audio samples. 12. Franz Liszt - Lesson Tutor presentation notes his piano virtuosity, romanticism, and flamboyance. Special attention paid to his interest in the Gypsies and their music. 13. Franz Liszt - Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia follows his life and career, showing how his religious expression waned during his middle years, then increased toward the end of his life. 14. Franz Liszt - Find A Grave entry with biography, photograph, pictures of tomb, and interactive memorial. 15. Franz Liszt - Entry from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music at the Classical Music Pages includes biography, links to related composers, portrait, and bibliography. 16. Franz Liszt - Classical Net's Basic Repertoire List recommends biographies, scores, and CDs. Also provides links to other resources. 17. Franz Liszt (1811-1886) - Karadar dictionary entry with life, noted works, piano works catalogue, related composers, and MIDI audio samples. 18. Franz Liszt (1811-1886) - Message board and live chat about the life and works. 19. Franz Liszt (1811-1886) - Biographical sketch, caricature, commentaries on his orchestral and piano music, and Naxos discography. 20. Franz Liszt Project - Special attention offered on Leslie Howard's Complete Liszt Pianoworks Project. General information, spotlight, news, biography, resources, and databases. 21. Franz Liszt Site - Preface, commentary and biography, recommended recordings, ode to him, timeline, bibliography, animation, recently discovered manuscript, links and resources, merchandise, cycle by KISS, and influence on modern music. Art and text by Rich DiSilvio. 22. Franz Liszt: Showman and Virtuoso - Brief biography, key works, links, suggested reading, timeline, composer quotes, illustrations, and additional resources from Humanities Web. 23. Kunst der Fuge: Liszt page - Free MIDI files of the fuguistic compositions. 24. Liszt Digital - Picture, reviews, upcoming releases, upcoming events, and about us. 25. Liszt Ferenc Memorial Museum and Research Centre - (Budapest) Visitors' information. 26. Liszt Institute, Bologna, Italy - Organization information, online library catalog, activities, contact information, and links. 27. Liszt Society Switzerland-Japan - Information about the Society, concerts, master classes, lectures, publications, and new recordings. 28. Liszt, Franz (1811 - 1886), Hungary - Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays. 29. The Franz Liszt Collection - Details of the special holdings at Boston University, purchased from Kálmán Antos. 30. The Liszt Page at Midiworld - Selection of works in general MIDI audio file format. Most transcribed by Robert Finley.

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