A Hungarian composer who was a leading figure of 19th-century Romanticism and one of the greatest pianists in music history. Known for his exceptional virtuosity and dazzling performances, he was dubbed the 'Wizard of the Piano' and sparked a fervent social phenomenon across Europe, giving rise to the term 'Lisztomania'. As a composer, he pioneered the 'symphonic poem,' a new genre that linked elements of literature, poetry, and landscape with music. Furthermore, he transcribed (arranged) masterpieces by other composers, such as Beethoven's symphonies and Schubert's Lieder, for the piano, playing a crucial role in popularizing them among the wider public. He was also dedicated to nurturing young talent, establishing the 'master class' teaching format that continues to this day, and producing many renowned pianists. As a leading figure of the 'New German School', he provided financial and artistic support to contemporary innovative musicians like Wagner and Berlioz. In his later years, he received minor orders in the Catholic Church, becoming 'Abbé Liszt', and explored avant-garde and mystical harmonies that foreshadowed 20th-century atonal music, continuously expanding the possibilities of music throughout his life.