Liszt-Haus Raiding
Burgenland
Liszt-Haus Raiding is a historic museum located in Raiding, Burgenland, Austria, in the very building where the renowned composer Franz Liszt was born in 1811. The stone house dates back to the 16th century and was part of an estate owned by the Esterházy family since 1805. Franz Liszt's father, Adam Liszt, was a steward and musician for the Esterházys. The museum, opened in 1979, offers visitors an intimate glimpse into Liszt's early life, featuring exhibits on his childhood and musical legacy. Adjacent to the house is the Lisztzentrum Raiding concert hall, opened in 2006, which hosts the annual Raiding Liszt Festival and is celebrated for its excellent acoustics favored for professional recordings. The museum invites visitors to explore the origins of one of the 19th century's most influential composers in the very rooms where his life began.
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Tip: The best time to visit Liszt-Haus Raiding is during the warmer months when the Raiding Liszt Festival takes place in the nearby concert hall, offering live performances of Liszt's works. Visitors are advised to check opening hours and consider purchasing tickets in advance for festival events. Discounts may be available for students, seniors, and groups. The museum's official website provides up-to-date visitor information and contact details for reservations.
Interesting facts
- •The Lisztzentrum Raiding concert hall next to the museum is renowned for its acoustics and is frequently used for professional CD recordings.
- •Franz Liszt was baptized the day after his birth in the neighboring town of Unterfrauenhaid.
- •The estate where Liszt-Haus Raiding stands was originally created by the noble von Guniafalva family in the 16th century and later expanded by Johann Illesy.
- •Liszt's father, Adam Liszt, was a cellist in the Esterházy orchestra, linking the family closely to the prominent noble house.
History
The building housing Liszt-Haus Raiding was originally constructed in the 16th century and expanded in the mid-17th century.
It became part of the Esterházy estate in 1805.
Franz Liszt was born here in 1811 when Raiding was part of the Kingdom of Hungary within the Austrian Empire.
After Liszt's family moved to Vienna in 1822, the house remained a historic site.
In 1951, it was renovated and opened as a place of remembrance.
The Esterházy family donated it to the town of Raiding in 1971.
It officially became a museum in 1979, with the adjacent Lisztzentrum concert hall opening in 2006 to celebrate Liszt's musical heritage.
Place Guide
Birth House16th century
The original 16th-century stone building where Franz Liszt was born and spent his early childhood, featuring period rooms and exhibits about his family and upbringing.
Lisztzentrum Raiding Concert Hall2006
A modern concert hall opened in 2006 adjacent to the museum, hosting the Raiding Liszt Festival and known for its exceptional acoustics favored by professional musicians.
Contact
Phone: 02619 5104716
