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
So thirsty shes literally drinking water
Ah yes, concert “water”
Some things never change lmfao
Somebody heard a song
It’s a good song tbf
Haven’t heard it. I got a notification of a new classical album on YouTube music and my partner proceeded to tell me about Liszt’s long fingers and Lisztomania.
Haha this is what I assumed!
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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
I saw a movie
What movie?
Well, Lisztomania of course
Is it any good? The trailers and clips I found don’t seem to do it any favours.
Take one guess…
Air Bud?
Close! Both star a mammal.
Free Willy?
Maybe they listened to a podcast
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.
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.
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.
Based on this post, you’d think his D-thick major would have been more popular.
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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This thing right here is practically 1800s death math metal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJR0WF_vVmU – unfortunately this is the cut version and the full 10+ minute version doesn’t seem to be available anymore. Even more unfortunate that the pianist, who was born in Kyiv, turned out to want Russia to annex Ukraine.
Some years ago, I learned to play that bit at 1:10. That was a good moment.
e: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDdQiLZPTF8 here’s a pretty good full rendition
e2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPv_CsTye5s perhaps even better
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Holy shit that’s amazing
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.
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.
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!
Are you trying to kill everyone?!
