Which composer is famous for his 'Hungarian Rhapsodies'?

Which composer is famous for his 'Hungarian Rhapsodies'?

• A. Schubert
• B. Liszt
• C. Chopin
• D. Mozart

Answer: (B)

Franz Liszt is renowned for his Hungarian Rhapsodies, a cycle of 19 virtuosic piano works that draw on Hungarian folk tunes and gypsy melodies. They capture a dramatic, free-flowing, showy style with sweeping arpeggios and bold contrasts, embodying Liszt’s prowess as a pianist-composer. Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor is especially famous for its fiery energy and dramatic shifts. The other composers listed are known for different repertoires: Schubert for lieder and early Romantic gems, Chopin for Polish-inspired piano works like nocturnes and polonaises, and Mozart for Classical-era symphonies and operas. So the composer tied to the Hungarian Rhapsodies is Franz Liszt.