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Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
Donald Macleod looks at five sides of the complex and magnetic Franz Liszt, uncovering key elements of his soul and identity.
Franz Liszt was the original musical heartthrob - the most photographed man of the 19th century, who left a legacy of more than 700 compositions and in the course of his career made well over 1000 concert appearances. With his electrifying talent at the keyboard, he transformed the status of musician from servant to demigod. But he was also a man of complex character, who wore many masks and repeatedly reinvented himself. All this week, Donald Macleod looks at five faces of Liszt, uncovering key elements of his soul and identity.