Carl Tausig

Polish pianist

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. Today, he is mostly remembered for transcriptions for piano, in particular of works by J.S. Bach, as well as his piano exercises.

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Works

The Long LineThe Long Line
  • Das Geisterschiff, op. 1c
  • Nouvelles soirées de Vienne, premier suite
  • Nouvelles soirées de Vienne, premier suite: Valse-Caprice no. 1 "Nachtfalter"
  • Nouvelles soirées de Vienne, premier suite: Valse-Caprice no. 2 "Man lebt nur einmal"
  • Nouvelles soirées de Vienne, premier suite: Valse-Caprice no. 3 "Wahlstimmen"
  • Ungarishe Zigeunerweisen