The Liszt House Raiding is closed for renovations starting October 23, 2023! Expected reopening in spring 2025.
The Liszt House Raiding is the historic birthplace of Franz Liszt, where he was born on October 22, 1811. It is part of the former farm of the Esterházy princes and provides an authentic setting to observe his development from a child prodigy to a heartthrob and religious abbé.
The permanent exhibition "Franz Liszt – Child Prodigy I Superstar I Abbé" presents the composer as a human and artist in a tension between private and public spheres. Here, Franz Liszt's roots are explored, from where he spread his wings to conquer the musical world and the hearts of people as a star in the 19th century.
The encounter with Franz Liszt takes place on a very personal, intimate level. In addition to Liszt's origins from Raiding, his time as a "child prodigy" in Vienna and Paris is also highlighted. Visitors gain insight into the passionate religiosity of his youth, learn interesting details about his two significant romantic relationships with Marie d'Agoult and Carolyne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein, and about his later life as Abbé Liszt. The fates of Liszt's children Blandine, Daniel, and Cosima are also shown. The latter married Richard Wagner in her second marriage. The roles of Cosima, Wagner, and Liszt in Bayreuth are briefly explained as well.
In the concert hall, the cult of personality surrounding the restless virtuoso is celebrated. The Lisztomania – the almost hysterical adoration of the sorcerer at the piano – is showcased in relation to his concert tours across Europe. Furnishings and decorative objects from the former "Blue Salon" of the Viennese Schottenhof, which served as a retreat for Liszt, complement the exhibition about the composer’s eventful life. Multilingual guided tours, an experience-focused cultural program for children, and modern audio guides provide guests with lively impressions of Liszt's life.
The permanent exhibition "Franz Liszt – Child Prodigy Superstar Abbé" can be visited from March to November. Please check the website www.liszt-haus.at for exact opening hours!
Tickets, tours & information at:
Tel.: +43 2619-510 47-16
office@liszthaus.at
Gratis Eintritt in das Liszt-Haus Raiding mit der Burgenland Card.
Preis ohne Card: € 10,-
