Franz Liszt

The character of instrumental music... lets the emotions radiate and shine in their own character without presuming to display them as real or imaginary representations. ↗

— Franz Liszt

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The principal task of a conductor is not to put himself in evidence but to disappear behind his functions as much as possible. We are pilots, not servants. ↗

— Franz Liszt

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A theatre receives recognition through its initiative, which is indispensable for first-rate performances. ↗

— Franz Liszt

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It is impossible to imagine a more complete fusion with nature than that of the Gypsy. ↗

— Franz Liszt

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I did not compose my work as one might put on a church vestment... rather it sprung from the truly fervent faith of my heart, such as I have felt it since my childhood. ↗

— Franz Liszt

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I find little in the works of Beethoven, Berlioz, Wagner and others when they are led by a conductor who functions like a windmill. ↗

— Franz Liszt

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I foster a sorrowful conception of affection. Make no sacrifices. ↗

— Franz Liszt

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In Hungary all native music, in its origin, is divided naturally into melody destined for song or melody for the dance. ↗

— Franz Liszt

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Inspiration is enough to give expression to the tone in singing, especially when the song is without words. ↗

— Franz Liszt

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It is my fervent wish and my greatest ambition to leave a work with a few useful instructions for the pianists after me. ↗

— Franz Liszt

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