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Haven't read the article yet, but I hope they mention Charles Valentin Alkan. When Liszt heard him play, he declared he was a better pianist. That's saying something.

Samples of his writing:

https://youtu.be/QFXBbhutUsk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sotFMQRZCx0

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Eh. I vastly prefer Liszt's melodies and harmonic transitions. Alkan's music is just like listening to scales.

I don't know who was the better pianist, but Liszt is definitely a better composer.

Yep!

Definitely - hence 'better pianist' vs 'better composer' :)

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