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The Hungarian pianist was the first to reach a status similar to that of a pop star during his time. He is still today regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time. Let's put your knowledge of this legendary artist to the test!

This quiz has 14 questions and it shouldn't take more than 2 minutes to complete.

Question 1 of 14 Q "Lisztomania" was a term describing an enormous frenzy towards Liszt in his concerts. Which is not true about this phenomenon? a) It caused an intense level of hysteria towards his performances b) Fans would fight for his handkerchiefs and gloves after his concerts c) The term was coined by R. Schumann d) Women would fight to get locks of his hair

Question 2 of 14 Q Johannes Brahms famously fell asleep during a performance of one of Liszt's most famous piano pieces. Which one was it? a) Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 b) Dante Sonata c) Mephisto Waltz No. 1 d) Sonata in B minor

Question 3 of 14 Q Which is NOT true about Liszt? a) He created a new genre called "Symphonic Poem" b) He rarely played music from other composers in his solo concerts c) He was an admirer of Chopin and wrote a book entitled "Life of Chopin" d) He played for Beethoven when he was just 11 years old

Question 4 of 14 Q In 1823, the director of the prestigious Paris Conservatory denied the young and talented Liszt's admission because he was not a French Citizen. Who was the director? a) Luigi Cherubini b) Bernard Sarrette c) Pierre Cochereau d) Gabriel Fauré

Question 5 of 14 Q Which is NOT true about Liszt? a) He gave away much of his income to charity and humanitarian causes during his life b) Liszt often broke piano strings when he played c) Liszt died at just 32 years old d) His father was also a musician and great enthusiast of his career

Question 6 of 14 Q Which piece is this excerpt from? a) Vallée d'Obermann b) Dante Sonata c) Legend No.2 d) Ballade No.1

Question 7 of 14 Q Liszt's longest relationship was with a polish noblewoman called Carolyne Sayn-Wittgenstein (they were together for 40 years). Which is NOT true about their relationship? a) She convinced him, at the age of 35, to quit his career as a virtuoso pianist and focus on composing b) They tried to get married but the Catholic Church denied their formal union c) She was originally one of Liszt students d) The couple never had children

Question 8 of 14 Q Liszt was a student of ... a) Carl Czerny b) Robert Schumann c) Carl Maria von Weber d) Anton Diabelli

Question 9 of 14 Q In 1865 Liszt, who wanted to become Catholic Priest, received the four minor orders: porter, lector, exorcist, and acolyte. After that, he would be often called... a) Father Liszt b) Brother Liszt c) Reverend Liszt d) Abbé Liszt

Question 10 of 14 Q Which famous opera composer was a close friend of Liszt and married his daughter Cosima? a) Giacomo Puccini b) Georges Bizet c) Richard Strauss d) Richard Wagner

Question 11 of 14 Q Liszt carried a walking stick that was carved with the following figures: a) St. Francis of Assisi, Faust's Gretchen and Mephistopheles b) Mephistopheles, Dante and St. Francis of Assisi c) Goethe, St. Francis of Assisi and Dante d) Faust's Gretchen, Homer and Goethe

Question 12 of 14 Q Liszt dedicated his famous B minor sonata to ... a) F. Chopin b) C. Debussy c) R. Schumann d) R. Wagner

Question 13 of 14 Q Which piano maker made an agreement with Liszt's father to provide the pianos for all of the young pianist's concerts? a) Bechstein b) Pleyel c) Erard d) Bösendorfer