From Wikipedia:
This frenzy first occurred in Berlin in 1841 and the term was later coined by Heinrich Heine in a feuilleton he wrote on April 25, 1844, discussing the 1844 Parisian concert season. Lisztomania was characterized by intense levels of hysteria demonstrated by fans, akin to the treatment of celebrity musicians today – but in a time not known for such musical excitement.
And:
Musicologist Dana Gooley argues that Heine’s use of the term “Lisztomania” was not used in the same way that “Beatlemania” was used to describe the intense emotion generated towards The Beatles in the 20th century. Instead, Lisztomania had much more of a medical emphasis because the term “mania” was a much stronger term in the 1840s, whereas in the 20th century “mania” could refer to something as mild as a new fashion craze. Lisztomania was considered by some a genuine contagious medical condition and critics recommended measures to immunize the public.
I learned about this because of Phoenix’s song Lisztomania back in the day
Knew I’d find this here. Gonna go listen rn
He was unbelievabley talented, rumoured to sight read anything flawlessly. Also, have you seen a portrait of the guy? He was a looker.
Yeah. Those eyes.
So thirsty shes literally drinking water
Ah yes, concert “water”
Some things never change lmfao
Oh Mr Liszt, verily I am frothing at the gash
He had to get a dog to satisfy dozens of people asking for a lock of his hair.
To quote Knorkator:
"…
Ich hasse Beethoven, und man kann sagen Er selber musste das ja nicht ertragen.
Ich hasse außerdem Bach und Liszt, und darauf reimt sich Krach und Mist!"
Ah okay, now I understand.
Wenn ist das Nunstück git und Slotermeyer?
Ja! Beiherhund das Oder die Flipperwaldt gersput!
Somebody heard a song
Maybe they listened to a podcast
It’s a good song tbf
Haven’t heard it. I got a notification of a new calssical album by YouTube music and my partner proceeded to tell me about Liszt’s long fingers and Lisztomania.
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I can thoroughly recommend the song.
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Sadly none of these links are working for me right now
Haha this is what I assumed!
I saw a movie
What movie?
Take one guess…
Air Bud?
Close! Both star a mammal.
Free Willy?
Well, Lisztomania of course
Is it any good? The trailers and clips I found don’t seem to do it any favours.
I’m going to see if there’s some modern concerts of this man’s work when I get home from the bar. He had to compose some absolute fire to cause that reaction in his era.
Here you go!
https://youtu.be/M0U73NRSIkw?si=yXNdojYUbzet6JtO
If you don’t think this is fire, your opinioner is broken.
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He rose to fame through his skills as a pianist, probably being considered the best of his time (and very handsome). Maybe his freakishly long fingers helped his skill. I recommend the piano transcriptions of his third Liebestraum (S. 541) in A-flat major and his third Consolation/Tröstung (S. 172) in D-flat major, both among his most well known and popular pieces.
Based on this post, you’d think his D-thick major would have been more popular.
This right here is why I love lemmy. Thank you for sharing, especially because you have such specific knowledge/experience. I listened to both your recommendations, and they were great. They both invoke a lot of emotion, I can see how he caused a stir, lol.
This thing right here is practically 1800s death math metal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJR0WF_vVmU
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Holy shit that’s amazing