When you think of rock n' roll, Franz Liszt might not be the first name that comes to mind. But the classical pianist, born 200 years ago today, was in many ways the first rock star of all time ...

Liszt In one cartoon, a crew of dogs is building the "Umpire State Building," in rhythm with this music. In another, Bugs Bunny and a mouse are competing to play this on piano. And in yet ANOTHER ...

The women who screamed and swooned for the 19th Century piano virtuoso Franz Liszt set the pattern for fans in our own time – from The Beatles to Justin Bieber.

Franz Liszt, now a woman called Li-chan, has an obsession with love because of her well-known song, “Liebestraum,” or “Dreams of Love.” In addition, Liszt’s character lacks depth and only has one ...

Discover the life and impact of Franz Liszt, the 19th-century Hungarian composer and pianist who redefined music superstardom, as explored by Gergely Fazekas from the Liszt Academy.

News about Franz Liszt. Commentary and archival information about Franz Liszt from The New York Times.

Pianist and composer Franz Liszt. Liszt, who had worked as a touring concert pianist since age 12, refashioned himself with intensified and longer hours of practice and emerged in rare fighting ...

Franz Liszt changed the course of music, yet his work has fallen out of favour. He's about to get the recognition he deserves, though, as Nicola Christie discovers.

According to the BBC, Franz Liszt was music’s first “rock star. " His electrifying stage presence enraptured audiences and caused young women to shriek, sob, and swoon.