Before Beatlemania, There Was Lisztomania

People went wild at Franz Liszts concerts. No exaggeration. With his long hair and theatrical style, Liszt played with intensity and passion, revolutionizing the way classical music was performed. And Lisztomania swept across Europe in the 19th century.

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