Franz Liszt Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Franz Liszt, a pianist and composer born in Hungary who was active in Europe in the 19th century.

He possessed extraordinarily advanced piano skills, earning him the nickname “the Wizard of the Piano.”

This time, we’ve selected the most popular pieces from his catalog of masterpieces.

Please enjoy them with a cup of tea!

Playlist

Franz Liszt Popular Song Ranking [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Liebesträume No. 3Franz Liszt		A representative work of Franz Liszt, a leading figure of the Romantic era...
2	La CampanellaFranz Liszt		A piano piece arranged by Liszt, with striking bell sounds
3	Grandes études de Paganini, S.141 No. 3 “La Campanella”Franz Liszt		Liszt’s Transcendental Études for piano
4	Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2Franz Liszt		Liszt’s fiendishly difficult piece, “Hungarian Rhapsody”
5	Chromatic Grand GallopFranz Liszt		A challenging piece on the list. The fine movements of the 4th and 5th fingers are the tricky part.
6	Mephisto Waltz No. 1, S.514 “Dance in the Village Inn”Franz Liszt		Known as a masterpiece of transcendental virtuosity in the history of piano performance…
7	Transcendental Étude No. 5 “Will-o’-the-Wisp”Franz Liszt		Liszt's Feux follets, a masterpiece of transcendental technique and poetic expression
8	Piano Sonata in B minor, S.178Franz Liszt		Composed between 1849 and 1853…
9	Years of Pilgrimage, Second Year – Supplement: “Venice and Naples,” S.162, No. 3: “Tarantella”Franz Liszt		It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it the culmination of Franz Liszt’s work…
10	Spanish Rhapsody, S.254Franz Liszt		Franz, known as a virtuoso pianist...
11	Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6Franz Liszt		Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 is advanced difficulty
12	Cradle Song, S.174, R.57Franz Liszt		A gentle lullaby of the list, tender music
13	Years of Pilgrimage, Book II: Italy, S.161 — No. 7 “Après une lecture de Dante – Fantasia quasi Sonata”Franz Liszt		Liszt: Années de pèlerinage – Italy. For a recital.
14	Consolation No. 5Franz Liszt		A Piano Collection that Cherishes the Melody
15	Three Concert Études, S.144 No. 2 “Lightness”Franz Liszt		Introducing Liszt’s Etude “Featherlight.”
16	Liebestraum (Dream of Love)Franz Liszt		A piano piece gently embraces the heart.
17	Transcendental Etude No. 7 ‘Heroic’Franz Liszt		The Allure and Techniques of Liszt’s Transcendental Étude No. 7 “Eroica”
18	Consolation (Comfort) No. 3Franz Liszt		The Allure of Liszt’s Consolation No. 3
19	“Arpeggio,” No. 4 from the Grandes études de PaganiniFranz Liszt		Liszt, Grand Piano Variations on a Theme of Paganini
20	Three Concert Études No. 3 “Un Sospiro”Franz Liszt		Liszt’s serene masterpiece “Sigh”
21	“Grandes études de Paganini,” No. 6: “Theme and Variations”Franz Liszt		A masterpiece of piano arrangement of a work by Paganini
22	Consolation No. 4Franz Liszt		Music that purifies the world with beautiful harmonies
23	Dance of DeathFranz Liszt		Music playlist perfect for Halloween
24	Grand Etudes after Paganini, No. 3 ‘La Campanella’Franz Liszt		Franz Liszt, a composer who represents the Romantic era...
25	Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, S.124 / R.455Franz Liszt		Liszt’s magnum opus: a dialogue between piano and orchestra
26	Play of WaterFranz Liszt		Ravel’s Jeux d’eau is a masterpiece that depicts the flow of water.
27	“Consolation,” No. 3 from Three Concert Études, S.144/R.5Franz Liszt		Three Romantic Melodies: A Piano Trio Collection
28	Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor, S.244-2Franz Liszt		The pia—who composed numerous extremely challenging pieces requiring virtuosic technique…
29	Concert Paraphrase on RigolettoFranz Liszt		Liszt arrangement, Rigoletto piano paraphrase
30	Two Legends, S.175 No. 2: St. Francis of Paola Walking on the WavesFranz Liszt		Liszt’s religious masterpiece, Saint Francis of Paola Crossing the Waves
31	Liebesträume No. 3 (Three Nocturnes): “Dreams of Love”Franz Liszt		The beauty and popularity of Liszt’s Liebesträume
32	“Sigh” from Three Concert ÉtudesFranz Liszt		Among the works on the list, one of the most beloved pieces...
33	Three Concert Études, S.144/R.5: No. 3 “Un Sospiro”Franz Liszt		The masterpiece of Liszt’s luscious melodies
34	Three Concert Études No. 3 in D-flat major “Un sospiro”Franz Liszt		Liszt's graceful arpeggio piece
35	G minor – Molto agitato, No. 6 from the 48 Etudes for Practice in All Major and Minor KeysFranz Liszt		Liszt's youthful Etudes Opus
36	F major – Allegro sempre legato, No. 3 from 48 Etudes for the Practice of All Major and Minor KeysFranz Liszt		Liszt's Elegant Etude
37	E-flat major – Allegro grazioso, No. 9 from 48 Exercises for the Practice of All Major and Minor KeysFranz Liszt		Hone your musicality with Liszt’s études
38	“Whispers of the Forest,” No. 1 from Two Concert Études, S.145/R.6Franz Liszt		Liszt Piano Composition Collection
39	Grandes études de Paganini No. 3 in G-sharp minor “La Campanella,” S.141/3, R.3bFranz Liszt		List of difficult piano concertos
40	From “Two Legends”: 1. Saint Francis of Assisi Preaching to the Birds, S.175 / R.17Franz Liszt		Liszt’s Religious Masterpiece, Saint François
41	Fountains of the Villa d’Este, No. 4 from Années de pèlerinage, Third Year, S.163/R.10eFranz Liszt		A late work by Liszt. It depicts water and light with a fountain motif. Influenced the Impressionists.
42	Poetic and Religious Harmonies No. 7 “Funérailles,” S.173/R.14Franz Liszt		Composed by Liszt. Inspired by the poetry of Lamartine.
43	sighFranz Liszt		The sweet masterpiece of the piano magician
44	Fountain of Villa d’EsteFranz Liszt		Liszt’s depiction of water influenced later composers.
45	ChristFranz Liszt		Franz Liszt’s sacred oratorio “Christus”
46	Consolation No. 1Franz Liszt		A collection of gentle, soothing piano pieces
47	Consolation No. 2Franz Liszt		A piano piece with melodic variation and cohesion
48	Consolation No. 3Franz Liszt		The beauty of Liszt’s Consolation No. 3 and tips for performing it
49	Consolation (Solace) S.172/R.14Franz Liszt		A collection of gentle and elegant piano miniatures
50	Rhapsodie espagnole, S.254/R.90Franz Liszt		Liszt’s magnificent masterpiece of Spanish musical fusion
51	Spanish Rhapsody, Op. 254Franz Liszt		They are known for creating devilishly difficult pieces…
52	Reading Dante: Sonata-FantasiaFranz Liszt		A famous Liszt piece depicting scenes of hell
53	Dante Symphony, S.109/R.426Franz Liszt		A symphony influenced by Dante’s Divine Comedy
54	Hungarian Rhapsody No. 17Franz Liszt		A concise, shadowed rhapsody from Liszt’s late period
55	Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, S/G 244, R 106Franz Liszt		A masterpiece by Liszt, rooted in Hungarian folk songs
56	Prelude and Fugue on the Name B-A-C-HFranz Liszt		A track that exudes the commanding presence of a king among pipe organs...
57	Fantasia and Fugue on the Name B-A-C-H, S.260/S.529Franz Liszt		Piano Arrangements on Bach Themes
58	Grandes études de Paganini, S.121, No. 3 “La Campanella”Franz Liszt		Liszt’s ultra-difficult arrangement of Paganini (piece)
59	Grandes études de Paganini, S.141 No. 3 “La Campanella”Franz Liszt		The appeal of Liszt’s masterpiece and notoriously difficult piece, La Campanella
60	Grandes études d’après Paganini, S.141 No. 3 in G-sharp minor “La Campanella”Franz Liszt		The appeal of Liszt’s fiendishly difficult La Campanella
61	Grand Étude after Paganini No. 3 “La Campanella”Franz Liszt		An excellent piano piece that makes use of Liszt’s large hands.
62	Grand Étude No. 5 after PaganiniFranz Liszt		Paganini’s No. 5 is a piece themed around hunting.
63	Grand Etude No. 6 “Theme and Variations” by PaganiniFranz Liszt		A set of variations that Liszt arranged for piano from a violin piece
64	Piano Sonata in B minor, S.178/R.21Franz Liszt		Brahms’s Piano Sonata
65	Piano Sonata in D minorFranz Liszt		He left an enormous number of works for the piano, and he himself…
66	Faust Symphony, S.108 / R.425Franz Liszt		Liszt's Faust Symphony
67	Mephisto Waltz No. 1, S.514Franz Liszt		Liszt’s difficult piece, Mephisto Waltz
68	Mephisto Waltz No. 1: “Dance at the Village Inn”Franz Liszt		Mephisto Waltz, a piece of rapturous ecstasy
69	La Campanella: Grandes études de PaganiniFranz Liszt		Liszt composed under the influence of Paganini
70	Romance S.169Franz Liszt		About Liszt's Romance, S.169
71	Symphonic poem ‘Les Préludes (The Preludes)’Franz Liszt		Liszt's symphonic poem, depicting life and death
72	Symphonic Poem “Tasso, Lament and Triumph,” S.97/R.413Franz Liszt		Liszt’s symphonic poem Tasso, characterized by melancholy and grandeur
73	Symphonic Poem “Hamlet,” S.104/R.421Franz Liszt		Symphonic Poem Hamlet by Liszt
74	Symphonic Poem “The Battle of the Huns,” S.105 / R.422Franz Liszt		Liszt’s majestic symphonic poem
75	Symphonic Poem “Prometheus,” S.99 / R.416Franz Liszt		Liszt's symphonic poem Prometheus
76	Symphonic Poem “Les Préludes”Franz Liszt		Liszt’s symphonic poem depicting the four stages of life
77	Impromptu Waltz (Valse-Impromptu), S.213Franz Liszt		A short improvised waltz, graceful and approachable
78	Years of Pilgrimage, First Year: “Switzerland”Franz Liszt		List, who had an affair with a married woman that was forbidden, is...
79	Years of Pilgrimage, Year 1: Switzerland, No. 1 “The Chapel of William Tell”Franz Liszt		The opening piece of Liszt’s Swiss Années de pèlerinage
80	Years of Pilgrimage, First Year: Switzerland, No. 9 “The Bells of Geneva”Franz Liszt		Nocturne depicting the end of a journey in Switzerland
81	Years of Pilgrimage, Second Year: Italy — After Reading DanteFranz Liszt		A dramatic piano piece inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy
82	Forgotten Waltz No. 1Franz Liszt		A gem-like piano miniature from Liszt’s late years
83	Liebesträume No. 3: ‘O Lieb, so lang du lieben kannst’ S.541 / R.211Franz Liszt		A three-piece work subtitled “Three Nocturnes” pi…
84	Dark clouds S.199 R.78Franz Liszt		Liszt’s experimental late work “Dark Clouds”
85	Dark Cloud S.199 / R78Franz Liszt		Liszt’s innovative piano compositions
86	Dance at the village tavernFranz Liszt		A hidden gem by Liszt, featuring a lively rhythm and a piece used in dramas.
87	Totentanz, S.126/R.457Franz Liszt		A heavy composition that uses the melody of Dies Irae
88	Bagatelle in AtonalityFranz Liszt		Liszt’s late-period works that innovatively liberated tonality
89	Bagatelle without tonality, S.216a / R.60cFranz Liszt		Schoenberg's atonal musical works
90	DedicationFranz Liszt		A masterpiece of Schumann’s music arranged for piano by Liszt
91	Etude of Supreme Virtuosity No. 5: Will-o’-the-WispFranz Liszt		Liszt's Transcendental Étude “Will-o’-the-Wisps”
92	Poetic and Religious Harmonies No. 2 “Ave Maria”Franz Liszt		A list of prayer music, masterpieces that require expressiveness
93	Transcendental Études, S.139 No. 12 “Snowstorm”Franz Liszt		Liszt’s high-difficulty piano piece “Snowstorm”
94	Transcendental Études, S.139 No. 4 “Mazeppa”Franz Liszt		The master who shines brilliantly in the history of classical music, Fran...
95	Transcendental Etude in F major “Landscape” Poco adagioFranz Liszt		Liszt’s practice piece. A quiet song with depictions of nature.
96	Transcendental Étude No. 4 in D minor, “Mazeppa”Franz Liszt		Powerful performance in a Casio musical instrument commercial
97	Transcendental Étude No. 4 “Mazeppa,” S.139/4, R.2bFranz Liszt		Liszt composition, a fiercely virtuosic piano piece
98	Transcendental Étude No. 1 “Prelude”Franz Liszt		Active as a pianist and composer, and recipient of numerous high…
99	DedicationRobert Schumann/Franz Liszt		An elegant piece arranged by Liszt from a work by Schumann
100	TotentanzFranz Liszt		Liszt's 'Totentanz,' a soul-stirring masterpiece