Named in memory of Franz Liszt (1811–1886), legendary master of the piano and a courageous fighter for progress in the musical art. A grand and many-sided composer, his works ranged from Hungarian rhapsodies to symphonic poems. While a student at the University of Bonn, the discoverer became acqainted with Lady Elisabeth von Loe-Schultz, who was privileged to have known the composer. At her home the discoverer regularly played before a small audience of students several of Liszt’s famous piano etudes. (M 15575) _ _.