Recital

The video discusses the evolution of piano recitals, highlighting how they were once part of mixed programs. Franz Liszt played a pivotal role in transforming recitals by performing solo and from memory, which was uncommon at the time. His innovations laid the foundation for the modern recital and concert format we recognize today.

In the past, how were piano performances typically presented?

• Exclusively in large concert halls

• Only in private gatherings

• As part of a mixed program with other acts

• As solo events

What was one of Franz Liszt's notable contributions to piano performances?

• Using sheet music exclusively

• Performing from memory

• Playing with a full orchestra

• Introducing the grand piano

Before Liszt, how did pianists typically perform?

• In duets

• With sheet music

• From memory

• With a choir

What modern concert practice can be attributed to Liszt?

• The use of electronic instruments

• The solo piano recital

• The inclusion of dance performances

• The use of visual effects

How did Liszt's approach change the audience's experience of piano recitals?

• By making them shorter

• By introducing visual elements

• By focusing on a single performer

• By including multiple instruments