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Often called a supervirtuoso, Earl Wild has been performing for almost seven decades. He has attained a special place as a Liszt interpreter. In 1986 he was presented with the Liszt medal from the Peoples Republic of Hungary in recognition of his series of Liszts major piano works recorded on six compact discs. Wilds documentary entitled Wild About Liszt, filmed at the Marquess of Londonderrys estate Wynard, received the British Petroleum award for best musical documentary. His vast discography includes recordings on 11 major labels. Contents: Mephisto Waltz No. 1 * Un Sospiro * Valse Oubliee * Ballade No. 2 * Polonaise No. 2 * Transcendental Etude No. 10.