Liszt-house Raiding

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 farmstead of the Esterházy princes and provides an authentic setting to examine his development from a child prodigy to a ladies' man and religious abbé.

The permanent exhibition “Franz Liszt – Child Prodigy I Superstar I Abbé” presents the composer as a person and artist in the tension between private and public spheres. Here, Franz Liszt's roots are showcased, from where he spread his wings to conquer, as a star in the 19th century, the musical world and the hearts of people.
The encounter with Franz Liszt takes place on a very personal, intimate level. In addition to Liszt's origins in Raiding, his time as a “child prodigy” in Vienna and Paris is also illuminated. Visitors gain insight into the fervent religiosity of his youth, learn interesting facts about his two important relationships with Marie d'Agoult and Carolyne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein, and about his later life as Abbé Liszt. The fate of Liszt's children Blandine, Daniel, and Cosima is also depicted. The latter married Richard Wagner in her second marriage. Cosima's, Wagner's, and Liszt's role in Bayreuth is also briefly explained.
In the concert hall, the cult of the restless virtuoso is celebrated. The Lisztomania – the almost hysterical adoration of the wizard at the piano – surrounding his concert tours across Europe is showcased. Furnishing and decorative objects from the former “Blue Salon” of the Viennese Schottenhof, which served as a retreat for Liszt, complement the exhibition on the composer's dynamic life. Multilingual guided tours, an experience-oriented children's cultural program, and modern audio guides provide guests with vivid impressions from Liszt's life.