"Mazeppa" is the name of the main character in a piece of orchestral music by Franz Liszt of the same title. Mazeppa is one of a long line of characters in Liszt's tone poems who confront ...

The BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform throughout Wales, the UK and internationally.

“Mazeppa” describes the legend of Ivan Mazzepa, who was a military and political leader in Ukraine during the 17th century. Liszt also composed a version for orchestra, which he called a ...

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 recreates the legend of Mazeppa in this symphonic poem as it brings the listener along for its hero's tormented journey through the wilderness and toward redemption. MP3 recorded at ...

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.

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.

Marking the bicentenary of Liszt's birth, Louise Fryer presents a day of concerts from across the European Broadcasting Union. Music from London, Raiding, Budapest and Bayreuth. Show more Radio 3 ...