Bratislava in Bratislava I, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia — Central Europe
Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886)
Tímto koncertom nastúpil svoim triumfálnu cestu
In 1820 in this building, Franz Liszt, as a nine-year old, gave a concert. With this concert, he began his triumphal journey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 48° 8.603′ N, 17° 6.389′ E. Marker is in Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, in Bratislava I. It is on Ventúrska, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ventúrska 278/18, Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj 811 01, Slovakia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Carpathian States, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Schengen Area, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Ottoman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Antikvariát Steiner / Antiquarian Bookstore Steiner (a few steps from this marker); Adolf Frankl (a few steps from this marker); Mozart (within shouting distance of this marker); Anton Grigorievič Rubinštejn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Academia Istropolitana (about 120 meters away); Prof. Miloš Ruppeldt (about 150 meters away); Agatha Toott Borlobaschin Witch Burning Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Paracelsus (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bratislava.
Also see . . . Franz Liszt (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Franz Liszt (22 October 1811 – 31 July 1886) was a Hungarian composer, pianist and teacher of the Romantic period. With a diverse body of work spanning more than six decades, he is considered to be one of the most prolific and influential composers of his era and remains one of the most popular composers in modern concert piano repertoire… Liszt first gained renown during the early nineteenth century for his virtuoso skill as a pianist. Regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time, he toured Europe during the 1830s and 1840s, often playing for charity. During this period in his life, Liszt developed a reputation for his powerful performances as well as his physical attractiveness. In what has now been dubbed "Lisztomania", he rose to a degree of stardom and popularity among the public not experienced by the virtuosos who preceded him. Whereas earlier performers mostly served the upper class, Liszt attracted a more general audience…(Submitted on December 11, 2022.)
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