Ville-Haute in Luxembourg, — Western Europe

Franz Liszt

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025

1. Franz Liszt Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(French:)
Franz Liszt
Compositeur et pianiste hongrois a donné son dernier recital de piano dans ce batiment le 19 juillet 1886

(Hungarian:)
Liszt Ferenc
Magyar zeneszerző és zongoraművész ebben az épületben adta utolsó zongora-hangversenyét 1886. július 19-én

(English translation:)
Franz Liszt
Hungarian composer and pianist gave his last piano recital in this building on July 19, 1886

Erected 1986.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is July 19, 1886.

Location. 49° 36.591′ N, 6° 7.628′ E. Marker is in Luxembourg. It is in Ville-Haute. It is at the intersection of Rue Notre Dame and Rue Aldringen, on the right when traveling east on Rue Notre Dame. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rue Notre Dame 41, Luxembourg 1946, Luxembourg. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alliance Internationale de Tourisme (a few steps from this marker); The Second Synagogue

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(a few steps from this marker); Déi Zweet Synagog / La Seconde Synagogue / The Second Synagogue (a few steps from this marker); Antoine Meyer (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paul Eyschen (about 210 meters away); Kaddish Monument (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Edmond de la Fontaine (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Der éischter Synagog / La Première Synagogue / The First Synagogue (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luxembourg.

Also see . . .
1. Franz Liszt (Wikipedia). Excerpt: Franz Liszt (22 October 1811 – 31 July 1886) was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor 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 his piano works continue to be widely performed and recorded. (Submitted on February 9, 2025.)

2. Liszt: Liebestraum No.1 in A Flat Major, S. 541 No.1 - Notturno I: Hohe Liebe. (YouTube, 6:07) According to setlists.fm and discogs.com, this composition was the opening piece

Franz Liszt Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025

2. Franz Liszt Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here just to the right of the entrance to Casino Luxembourg.

of his last public recital. He died in Bayreuth 12 days after his performance in Luxembourg. (Submitted on February 9, 2025.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.