Travel tips for classic lovers – Raiding and Franz Liszt

Franz Liszt in Raiding

The series about historical places of opera art classical music & culture. Get to know exciting excursion and travel ideas for opera lovers. This time: Franz Liszt in Raiding.

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Franz Liszt in Raiding

Liszt was born in Raiding, then in Hungary, on October 22, 1811. His father was sent to Raiding as an estate administrator in the service of Prince Esterhazy and a music teacher. Since his parents were German speakers (his mother was from Krems), Liszt grew up speaking German, which was not uncommon in that part of Hungary. His father quickly recognized Franz Liszt’s talent, and by the age of 9 he was already performing on stage for the first time as a piano virtuoso. His father then quit his job and, analogous to Leopold Mozart, became his son’s full-time patron. With a scholarship from the prince, the family moved to Vienna in 1822, where he took lessons with Czerny and possibly met Beethoven.

Destination Liszt house (Museum)

Liszt’s birthplace still stands today. Originally part of a complex of buildings, it was converted into a museum in 1911. The remaining buildings were demolished. The house was probably the most spacious in Raiding and housed six rooms and a kitchen.

The museum provides a comprehensive overview of his life and is devoted in particular to his Wunderkind years.

Liszt house:

https://liszt-haus.at/

Destination Liszt Festival

In 2005, a concert hall was built next to the Liszt House, which seats 600 people. In 2006, a first Liszt Festival was held, which has since been held annually in early summer. Meanwhile, more concert dates have been added throughout the year.

Concert hall:

https://www.lisztfestival.at/