Musical Conference: Liszt Chopin
Presentation
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM, the Cassis Cultural Center invites you to a musical conference:
LISZT CHOPIN
Presented by Jean-Michel Sanchez
PhD in Art History
Musicologist
Franz LISZT (1811–1886), a Hungarian virtuoso pianist and composer, embodied flamboyant Romanticism. He was considered the greatest pianist of his time.
Liszt invented the modern recital and dazzled Europe with his performances. His piano works are highly technical and expressive (Hungarian Rhapsodies, Years of Pilgrimage).
He was also an innovator, creating the symphonic poem. A friend and admirer of Chopin, he shared his love for Romantic expressiveness, but with a more theatrical style.
Frédéric CHOPIN (1810–1849), a Polish composer and pianist, is one of the symbols of Romanticism. He composed almost exclusively for the piano.
His music is full of poetry, melancholy, and delicacy. He excelled in short forms: nocturnes, preludes, mazurkas, and polonaises.
Though exiled in Paris, he remained deeply attached to Poland — a connection that echoes through his works. His style blends virtuosity with deep, intimate emotion.
In summary:
Liszt: spectacular, visionary Romanticism.
Chopin: intimate, lyrical Romanticism.
Two piano geniuses — two complementary faces of Romanticism.
Indoor event in the main conference hall of the Cultural Center
6:00 PM: Doors open
6:30 PM: Conference begins
Rate: €10 per person – €5 for CCC members
Unnumbered seating (open seating)
LISZT CHOPIN
Presented by Jean-Michel Sanchez
PhD in Art History
Musicologist
Franz LISZT (1811–1886), a Hungarian virtuoso pianist and composer, embodied flamboyant Romanticism. He was considered the greatest pianist of his time.
Liszt invented the modern recital and dazzled Europe with his performances. His piano works are highly technical and expressive (Hungarian Rhapsodies, Years of Pilgrimage).
He was also an innovator, creating the symphonic poem. A friend and admirer of Chopin, he shared his love for Romantic expressiveness, but with a more theatrical style.
Frédéric CHOPIN (1810–1849), a Polish composer and pianist, is one of the symbols of Romanticism. He composed almost exclusively for the piano.
His music is full of poetry, melancholy, and delicacy. He excelled in short forms: nocturnes, preludes, mazurkas, and polonaises.
Though exiled in Paris, he remained deeply attached to Poland — a connection that echoes through his works. His style blends virtuosity with deep, intimate emotion.
In summary:
Liszt: spectacular, visionary Romanticism.
Chopin: intimate, lyrical Romanticism.
Two piano geniuses — two complementary faces of Romanticism.
Indoor event in the main conference hall of the Cultural Center
6:00 PM: Doors open
6:30 PM: Conference begins
Rate: €10 per person – €5 for CCC members
Unnumbered seating (open seating)
General informations
- Duration :
- Between 1 hour and 2 hours
- Type of events :
- Conferences
- Recommended :
- for all ages
Destination
20 avenue Emmanuel Agostini
Centre Culturel Cassis
13260
CASSIS
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.21647
Longitude : 5.53846