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Franz Liszt was a unique personality in the musical world of the 19th century. He was a model and inspiration for many generations of musicians and was magnificently successful as a virtuoso pianist, educator, composer and conductor. Presenting a cornucopia of musical delights, this selection of Liszt favourites includes works inspired by folklore and Italian culture, literary texts and poetry, opera, the brilliance of Paganini and a sheer delight in pianistic virtuosity. Goran Filipec joins a long tradition of making arrangements and personal adaptations to find new vitality and freshness in this muchloved music.

About Goran Filipec, Piano
Widely renowned for his exceptional interpretations of the works of Franz Liszt and, more generally, of the Romantic repertoire, Goran Filipec is a pianist of fiery virtuosity and evocative pianistic style, often performing his own arrangements and adaptations. His recordings for Naxos have received exceptional critical acclaim. Paganini Studies (8.573458) and Hungarian Fantasy (8.573866) were awarded the Grand Prix du Disque by the Liszt Ferenc Society of Budapest. A laureate of several international piano competitions, Filipec has appeared internationally as a recitalist and soloist with symphony orchestras worldwide. He has been invited to the Mariinsky Theatre Contemporary Piano Faces festival, Progetto Martha Argerich and Dubrovnik Summer Festival. Filipec is co-founder and president of the Société Franz Liszt de Genève.