THE ODYSSEY OF FRANZ LISZT: A LECTURE-RECITAL BY MICHAEL WALSH

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Michael Walsh has a way of understanding music, its tie to a geographic place and time, and the importance of it to us, living in this moment, in this place.  

In the midst of his upcoming novel, in which Liszt plays a pivotal role, he brings us an evening of music, interspersed with his unique take on the background of its composers, their interrelationships and how it transcends time to speak to us today.

!! Please note that the event will be held at Béla Bartók Memorial House, which is located in the 2nd district of Budapest. Gate opens: 6:00 P.M. Please arrive on time. !!

Program starts at 6:30 P.M. sharp, followed by a short Reception between 8:30 – 9:00 P.M. 

Liszt and Wagner

1) Liszt: Transcendental Etude No. 1
2) Liszt: Five Hungarian Folksongs
3) Liszt: The Chapel of William Tell (Annees de pelerinage, Bk 1)
4) Wagner: Album-Sonata in A-flat (for Mathilde Wesendonck)

Interval - 15 minutes

5) Liszt: Angelus! Prière aux anges gardiens (Annees, Bk 3)
6) Liszt: Cypresses of the Villa d'Este II (Annees, Bk 3)
Ű7) Liszt: Mephisto Waltz #4 *
8) Liszt: Sursum Corda (Annees, Bk.3)**

*Mephisto Waltz #4 was left incomplete at the composer's death and that Mr. Walsh has finished it using the composer’s sketches and himself composing a new ending.

**The Sursum Corda was recorded by Bartók and it's clear according to Walsh, that Liszt’s late music had a profound effect on Bartók.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to an evening devoted to music, heritage, and artistic excellence.

Details:

Date & time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:00 pm
Venue: Béla Bartók Memorial House, (29 Csalán út, 1025 Budapest)
Language: English

Participation is free; however, due to limited seating, pre-registration is required by clicking the button below.