He composed not a few works for the orchestra, and transcriptions of opera, but these have now receded to the lumber closet.
"Great Violinists And Pianists"
George T. Ferris
This charge is best answered by a study of his transcriptions of songs and symphonies, which, difficult in an extreme degree, are yet rich in no less excess with musical thought and fullness of musical color.
"Great Violinists And Pianists"
George T. Ferris
Liszt has not been merely a devoted adherent of the "Music of the Future" as expressed in operatic form, but he has embodied his belief in the close alliance of poetry and music in his symphonies and transcriptions of songs.
"Great Violinists And Pianists"
George T. Ferris