International collaboration has always been a source of pride and success for music in the UK – we must ensure that it stays that way after Brexit, writes Joanne Cormac.
Franz Liszt, the 19th century’s most famous pianist, arrived in London in May 1840 ready to tour the United Kingdom. On arrival, he may have registered his name and rank – a legacy of regulating the flocks of French immigrants who gravitated to “La Généreuse Nation” following the French Revolution – but, in all probability, Liszt was simply met off the boat by his London agent. No questions... Keep reading on The Conversation
Franz Liszt, the 19th century’s most famous pianist, arrived in London in May 1840 ready to tour the United Kingdom. On arrival, he may have registered his name and rank – a legacy of regulating the flocks of French immigrants who gravitated to “La Généreuse Nation” following the French Revolution – but, in all probability, Liszt was simply met off the boat by his London agent. No questions... Keep reading on The Conversation