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Which books and essays did Franz Liszt write about other composers and music?
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Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt, oil on canvas by Henri Lehmann, 1840; in the Carnavalet Museum, Paris.
Franz Liszt was a prolific writer who authored several books and numerous essays regarding music and other composers. His written works include books on the following subjects:
- Frédéric Chopin12
- Hungarian Roma music1
- Richard Wagnerâs operas Lohengrin and TannhĂ€user12
- John Fieldâs nocturnes12
- Robert Franzâs lieder1
- The Goethe Foundation in Weimar1
In addition to these specific volumes, Lisztâs published essays and correspondence fill many additional books, reflecting his deep engagement with the musical developments of his time.1