A 30-minute symphony can drag on if you don't know what to listen for. Conductor Robert Franz shares four tips to help you feel engrossed in the drama and emotion of classical music.

John Covelli performs Franz Lizst's "Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 11" John Covelli performs Franz Lizst's "Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 11" in this Expressions Extra Clip. Originally recorded in 2010 as ...

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.

Pianist Christopher O'Riley is in some ways a spiritual heir to Franz Liszt, principally in his eagerness to translate music of his time into the medium of the virtuoso piano solo.

Joined by cellist Tamara Bohlin, the Peninsula Symphony presented a distinctive program, Sunday, in its second concert of the season. Titled “Franz Frenzy,” the evening featured works b… ...