Karl Tausig

Karl Tausig
Karl Tausig
Born(1841-11-04)4 November 1841
Warsaw, Poland
Died17 July 1871(1871-07-17) (aged 29)
Leipzig, German Empire
Resting placeFriedhof III der Jerusalems- und Neuen Kirchgemeinde, Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany
Other namesCarl Tausig
CitizenshipPoland
Occupations
  • Pianist
  • composer
Years active1858-1871
EraRomantic
Known forProminent pupil of Franz Liszt, virtuosic piano technique; Wagner transcriptions
Students:
Rafael Joseffy, Alexander Michalowski, Andrey Schulz-Evler Sophie Menter, Vera Timanoff, Amy Fay, Gustav V. Lewinsky
Notable workDeux Études de concert; Das Geisterschiff; Wagner transcriptions
MovementNew Weimar School ("Music of the Future")
SpouseSeraphine von Vrabely (m. 1864)
FatherAloys Tausig (1820-1885)

Karl Tausig (sometimes "Carl"; born Karol Tausig; 4 November 1841 – 17 July 1871) was a Polish virtuoso pianist, arranger, and composer. He is widely regarded as Franz Liszt's greatest pupil and one of the greatest pianists of all time.

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