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.

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 ...

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 combined sensational keyboard prowess, trailblazing creative inspiration and an insatiable love of life. Put it all together and you get a complex genius with the charismatic force of a ...