Life Lessons from Franz Liszt

audiobook (Unabridged) The Fire on Stage: Ego, Excellence, and the Gift That Consumes · Timeless Wisdom from Artists and Composers

By Marcus Alden

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How Do You Live at the Edge of Brilliance and Burnout?

In Life Lessons from Franz Liszt: The Fire on Stage—Ego, Excellence, and the Gift That Consumes, discover the life of the 19th-century virtuoso whose performances electrified Europe. Known as much for his dazzling piano technique as for his magnetic stage presence, Liszt redefined what it meant to be a performer.

Behind the glamour was relentless discipline, deep musical innovation, and the constant tension between public adoration and personal fulfillment. Liszt's story reveals that genius can be both a gift and a burden.

Inside you'll discover:

  • How to harness ambition without being consumed by it
  • Why reinvention is essential for lasting relevance
  • The role of showmanship in elevating your work
  • How to balance public image with personal authenticity
  • For creatives, performers, and anyone walking the fine line between passion and exhaustion, Liszt's life offers timeless lessons on mastering both craft and self.

    Life Lessons from Franz Liszt