Among the consolations of Christ's Hospital was its thriving musical life. This makes the point that age comes to all and confiscates all consolations. I inclose two examples&colon; Danse des Sylphes, by Berlioz, and No. 3 of my Consolations. Three such consolations by Seneca have survived. Composed between 1849 and 1850, they are Liszt's second version of the Consolations. The Consolations of Philosophy () is a nonfiction book by Alain de Botton. In playgoing he found one of his greatest consolations. There exist two versions of the Consolations. The band did have its consolations, including the opportunity to tour with Silverstein. This was followed by "The Consolations of Philosophy" in 2000. The first of the Consolations is in E Major and initially marked "Andante con moto". It is the most technically demanding of the Consolations. The Consolations, S.172 consist of six solo compositions for the piano. The Consolations, S.171a consist of six solo compositions for the piano. It is the most popular of the Consolations and also a favorite encore piece.