Liszts Rhapsody (1996)

In this edition of the awardwinning composer series from HBO Franz Liszt portrayed wonderfully by Geordie Johnson is one of Europes finest pianists rich and famous beyond compare but he is frustrated by his inability to find the inspiration to compose his own music But when Liszt takes Josy a young violin virtuoso under his wing he awakens his own creativity Features music from Carnival in Pest The Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 and The Mephisto Waltz Historically accurate and musically adept this video is a valuable resource for music appreciation programs