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Song without End

film by Cukor and Vidor [1960]
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The film "Song Without End" (1960) is a biographical drama that focuses on the life of Franz Liszt, a renowned Hungarian piano virtuoso and composer of the Romantic era. Directed by Charles Vidor and George Cukor, the movie chronicles Liszt's rise to fame, his passionate relationships, and his significant contributions to music. It highlights his innovative piano techniques, his invention of the symphonic poem, and his influence on the development of 20th-century music. The film also touches upon his personal life, including his relationships with Marie d'Agoult and Princess Carolyne Sayn-Wittgenstein.12

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