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.

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 ...

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.

Franz Liszt (born October 22, 1811; died July 31, 1886) was the very embodiment of the Romantic spirit. He worked in every field of music except ballet and opera and to each field he contributed a ...

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.