Franz Liszt was a Hungarian composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest composers of all time, and his compositions are still performed today. Liszt was also a renowned teacher, and his influence on the development of music was immense. He composed over 700 works, including symphonic poems, operas, choral works, and chamber music. He was also an important figure in the development of the modern piano technique.