Franz Liszt

  • Born

    Born
  • Performs

    Liszt first began to perform in concert halls at the age of 9
  • Father dies

    Liszt's father passed away whe he was only 15, something that was very traumatic to him and influenced his music.
  • Joins a monastery

    Liszt, vowing to live a more solitary life, joined a monastery, having lost a son and with his wedding thwarted by red tape.
  • Liszt Dies

    Liszt passes away, having given the last twenty years of his life to the clergy