Which composer is renowned for his 'Hungarian Rhapsodies'?

• A. Chopin
• B. Liszt
• C. Brahms
• D. Wagner

Answer: (B)

Franz Liszt is the composer renowned for the Hungarian Rhapsodies. These are a set of 19 solo piano pieces that Liszt wrote in the 19th century, drawing on Hungarian folk tunes and Gypsy melodies to create dramatic, virtuosic showpieces. The music moves between lyrical, folk-like songs and dazzling, rapid passages, showcasing Liszt’s extraordinary piano technique and his role in popularizing Hungarian musical flavors. The second rhapsody in C-sharp minor is the most famous of the collection, often heard beyond concert halls. The other composers listed come from different national backgrounds and did not compose these works, which is why Liszt is the correct association.