Franz Liszt and Theatre Royal, Liverpool blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Born Doborján, Hungary 22 October 1811 - Died Bayreuth, Germany 31 July 1886 Ferenc Liszt Prolific composer and virtuoso pianist; performed at the former Theatre Royal, nearby, 1 December 1840. Plaque erected to mark his bi-centenary Unveiled by H.E. The Ambassador of Hungary János Csák 22 October 2011

Franz Liszt was a renowned Hungarian composer and virtuoso pianist who significantly influenced 19th-century music; he performed at the Theatre Royal, Liverpool in 1840 during his European tours.