How did Franz Liszt spend his final years between Rome, Weimar, and Budapest?

During his final years, beginning in 1869, Franz Liszt divided his time between Rome, Weimar, and Budapest. Following an invitation from the grand duke, he returned to Weimar to provide master classes in piano playing, and he was subsequently asked to perform the same role in Budapest.1

Throughout this period, Liszt remained active in the musical world:

• Professional Engagement: He regularly attended the Bayreuth festivals following a reconciliation with Richard Wagner in 1872. He also appeared occasionally as a pianist in charity concerts.1
• Composition: He continued to compose, though his late works became increasingly stark, introverted, and experimental, anticipating the harmonic styles of composers such as Claude Debussy, Béla Bartók, and Arnold Schoenberg.1
• Final Travels: In 1886, Liszt left Rome for the last time, traveling to Budapest, Liège, Paris, London, Antwerp, and Weimar to attend concerts of his works. He gave his final performance in Luxembourg on July 19, 1886, before traveling to Bayreuth, where he died of pneumonia on July 31.1