How did Franz Liszt contribute to music education in Budapest?

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Beginning in 1871, Franz Liszt contributed to music education in Budapest by providing master classes in piano playing. During the final years of his life, he divided his time between Rome, Weimar, and Budapest, where he continued to share his expertise with students. Throughout his career, Liszt was known for teaching a number of pupils who went on to become famous virtuosos, and he consistently encouraged the development of younger composers.12