Lisztomaniac Challenge Kickoff!

Franz Liszt is one of the most exciting, imaginative, and influential composers in the piano repertoire.

When many people hear "Liszt," they immediately think of impossible virtuosity, flying octaves, and more.

And yes, some participants will be tackling those works during this challenge!

Check out this special page reflecting the community working on completing the Transcendental Etudes! Special thanks to Noel Nguyen for organizing all of this!

But Liszt wrote music for pianists of many different levels, and this challenge is about exploring all corners of his music!

Whether you're learning a Consolation, a short piece from Years of Pilgrimage, a Liebestraum, a Hungarian Rhapsody, or even taking on one of the great virtuoso masterpieces, there's a place for you here.

In this kickoff livestream, we'll discuss:

• What the Lisztomaniac Challenge is all about
• Why Liszt's music is worth exploring
• Choosing the right piece for your level
• What makes Liszt's music unique
• How to approach practicing Liszt effectively

It's about spending time with one of the most fascinating composers in the piano repertoire and making meaningful progress, wherever you are in your musical journey.

Join us for the kickoff, bring your questions, and let's begin our Liszt adventure together!