A Palace of Tunes – Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music
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Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest was founded in 1875: it is the only institution bearing the name of the composer and pianist genius Franz Liszt to which he contributed actively. Funzine collected some interesting facts about the philanthropist academy.
The unification of Buda and Pest in 1873 initiated the city’s rapid development. This improvement also affected cultural life, as universities and cultural institutions appeared throughout the capital. The first centre of the academy was Liszt’s housing on Hal Square, rented by the ministry. After the house was demolished, today’s Franz Liszt Memorial Museum became the venue of instruction from 1879 to 1907. The Secession building on Liszt Ferenc Square with its famous Great Hall was opened in 1907.
Its founder determines the academy’s spirit. Franz Liszt’s career as an immensely talented performer and music history-defining works set the high standards for the adept musicians studying in this university.
The line of pianist professors working in the academy can be traced back to the teachings of the master himself.
The university aims to pass on its traditions and create music for the future. Liszt Ferenc Academy has been operating for more than 140 years. The institution puts great emphasis on practising the world-famous Kodály concept in instruction.