Franz Liszt Academy of Music

"The Franz Liszt Academy of Music (Liszt Ferenc Zeneművészeti Egyetem, or Zeneakadémia) is a prestigious music university and concert hall located in Budapest, Hungary. Founded on November 14, 1875, by the legendary composer and pianist Franz Liszt, the institution is renowned for its contributions to music education and performance. It was named after its founder in 1925, roughly 50 years after it was relocated to its current location in the heart of Budapest. Originally called the "Royal National Hungarian Academy of Music," it served as a center for music training and higher education. The Academy’s first home was in Liszt's residence, but it soon moved to a three-story Neo-Renaissance building designed by Adolf Láng on Andrássy Avenue, completed between 1877 and 1879. This building, referred to as the "Old Academy of Music," is now the "Ferenc Liszt Memorial and Research Center." In 1907, the Academy moved to its current location at the corner of Király Street and Liszt Ferenc Square, into a building designed in the Art Nouveau style by Flóris Korb and Kálmán Giergl. The façade is highlighted by a statue of Franz Liszt sculpted by Alajos Stróbl. The interior features decorative frescoes, Zsolnay ceramics, and statues of notable musicians, including Béla Bartók and Frédéric Chopin. Stained glass windows by Miksa Róth originally adorned the building, adding to its artistic charm. Apart from the main facility, the Academy operates additional institutions such as the Budapest Teacher Training College, the Bartók Béla Secondary School of Music, and a student dormitory. The Academy is also home to a new Folk Music Faculty, further enhancing its diverse offerings in the music field. The Franz Liszt Academy of Music is a living monument to Hungary's musical heritage and continues to be a hub for musical excellence. The museum inside the Academy, known as the Franz Liszt Museum or Liszt Ferenc Memorial Museum, showcases three restored rooms of Liszt's home where he lived in the last years of his life, from 1881 to 1886. The museum is open to the public and offers exhibitions such as "Liszt, the Teacher," running from May 2023 to May 2024."

"Founded by famous musician Franz Liszt, the architecture of this building is worth noting when walking by."