The family moved to New York City in 1921, where Jane began studying dancing, after she saw a St. Denis program that included “Brahms Waltz and Liebesträume”, a solo that inspired her to study at the New York Denishawn School.
Classical piano music is used several times in the film's soundtrack: particularly compositions by Franz Liszt and Frédéric Chopin, to the point that Liszt's Liebestraum no. 3 in A-flat major (S./G. 541, R. 211, no. 3) and Chopin's Polonaise no. 6 in A-flat major, op. 53 ("Polonaise héroïque") almost become de facto themes for the film.
"Rinso White" is sung, or rather screamed, in the Spike Jones version of Liebesträume.
Inspired by his love for Carolyne, Liszt creates the most beautiful romantic piano composition, "Liebestraum" (also known as "Dream of Love") dedicated to her, and the piece becomes a classic hit.
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Sviatoslav Richter plays piano for the character of Liszt, including études and the famous "Liebestraum".
The proposed A-side was an updated version of the "Liebesträume" by Franz Liszt, with new lyrics by O'Brien.
Liebestraum
by Franz Liszt
performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra