The December 1998 drew scholars from seven countries to Bellagio in northern Italy to ponder the life and work of composer Liszt (1811-86), his own time, and his impact on the world since then. Among the 16 topics are the musical traditions of the Capella Sistina and Liszt's church music, a new manuscript source for La Perla, and the death of Old Europe. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)