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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886. |
| Title: | Franz Liszt Manuscript |
| Inclusive Dates: | 30 Aug 1827 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Handwritten two-page musical manuscript of a funeral dirge; inscription on the back in French indicated it was composed on the occasion of his father's death. |
| Language: | French |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was a Hungarian composer, pianist and teacher noted for his great skill as a virtuoso performer and his invention of the "symphonic poem." He was friends with Chopin and Berlioz.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Franz Liszt Manuscript consists of a single handwritten manuscript of a funeral dirge. An inscription on the back in French reads, "Cette marche funebre fur improvisee par Litz [sic] le surlendemain de la mort de son pere qui fut enterre a Boulougne."
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Franz Liszt Manuscript,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 1987.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 25 Jun 2010
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