Budapest: Liszt's 200nd Birthday
Oct 21 to 24, 2011
Budapest exclusive:
2011- Bicentenary of the birth of the great Hungarian composer, Franz Liszt
Accompanied by Prof. Dr. Siegfried Mauser
Budapest- Franz Liszt bicentennial exclusive
Be transported into the 19th century and envision an energetic and flamboyant Franz Liszt concert. Trace Liszt’s footsteps through historical Budapest and lose yourself in the breathtaking gardens of Sisi’s summer residence, the baroque Gödöllö Palace. Enjoy this unique Lingua et Cultura experience with the renown Professor Dr. Siegfried Mauser.
2011 is an important year in the world of classical music. It is the 200th birthday of Franz Liszt, one of the most influential and enigmatic composers and pianists of all time. As a celebrated piano virtuoso, he captivated the audience with his stage presence and “transcendental technique”.
Share Professor Mauser’s passion for Franz List as he unfolds the life of the extraordinary composer and pianist in a tour through the historical city of Budapest. Attend music recitals at the University of Budapest performed on Liszt’s original grand piano or be captivated by an exclusive concert for LC Tours.
Enjoy the privilege of attending a sold out concert at the Christus Oratorium in the St Stephen’s Basilica. The neo-classical Basilica is the most important and significant church building in Hungary. End this exclusive tour with an unforgettable candle light dinner and concert at the Gödöllö Palace, originally built for the aristocratic Grassalkovich family and later the summer residence of Franz Josef, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary and his wife Elisabeth ("Sisi")
Professor Dr. Mauser’s depth of knowledge in the field of classical music and history and his close professional partnership with the Academy of Music in Budapest distinguishes this tour as an exclusive Lingua et Cultura experience.
Professor Dr. Mauser studied piano at the conservatory in Munich and musicology, philosophy and art history at the Universities of Munich and Salzburg. Since 2002 he is Professor of Musicology at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Munich and has been President since 2003.LC Tours is honored to have Prof. Dr. Mauser accompany this tour and share his expertise to make this Franz Liszt musical journey through history a memorable and exclusive experience.
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