Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor, S.244/2, is the second in a set of 19 Hungarian Rhapsodies by composer Franz Liszt, and is by far the most famous of the set. In both the original piano solo form and in the orchestrated version this composition has enjoyed widespread use in animated cartoons. Its themes have also served as the basis of several popular songs. The Hungarian-born composer and pianist Franz Liszt was strongly influenced by the music heard in his youth, particularly Hungarian folk music, with its unique gypsy scale, rhythmic spontaneity and direct, seductive
Joe Slater (composer) Joe Slater (composer) John Joseph Slater (1872-1926) was an Australian composer of popular and light classical works. He operated a music publishing company in Leichardt and blended his product with sheet music from other sources in Haymarket, Sydney. He wrote under several alias names and is commonly known as Felix Le Roy. Slater was active in variety theatre, particularly the company of Harry Rickards His mature works include a series of favourably mentioned impressions for cornet, violin and piano trio - "Bells of Peace", "Spring Morning" and "Day Dreams". Slater's song "A Faded Leaf of Shamrock" sold six editions. Slater's