Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 August 1908 — Lovable Liszt. [ARTICLE]

Lovable Liszt.

It has been said that Liszt was the most loved man in history. This statement may appear sweeping and rash, but there was such an Indescribable personal charm about him that all with whom he came in contact felt the force Of his attractiveness. Not only was he loved by personal acquaintances, but also by those who merely heard him play in the concert hall. There was a mysterious charm about his playing that turned artistic admiration into personal affection. When Liszt played, all who heard him deluded themselves Into the belief that he played for them In particular; that he shared their philosophy—aye, their joys and sorrows. He was tall, of commanding appearance, learned, strong and fearless, yet simple, as most great men are. A large, warm heart which embraced the whole world, presided over these virtues—a heart ever ready to rejoice and suffer with others. His generous zeal In behalf of his contemporaries—Wagner, Chopin, Schumann and Berlioz—proves clearly the unparalleled love power of his heart, which continually showed Itself In a thousand different ways, conquering the sternest and coldest of natures.