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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.

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[–] ZephyrXero@lemmy.world 38 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I learned about this because of Phoenix's song Lisztomania back in the day

[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

Knew I'd find this here. Gonna go listen rn

[–] _lilith@lemmy.world 29 points 8 months ago (2 children)

So thirsty shes literally drinking water

[–] cm0002@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago

Ah yes, concert "water"

Some things never change lmfao

[–] motor_spirit@lemmy.world 22 points 8 months ago (4 children)
[–] FireTower@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago

It's a good song tbf

[–] maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone 8 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] Hawk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)
[–] maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone 1 points 8 months ago (2 children)
[–] Hawk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Well, Lisztomania of course

[–] maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone 2 points 8 months ago

Is it any good? The trailers and clips I found don't seem to do it any favours.

[–] everett@lemmy.ml 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)
[–] late_night@sopuli.xyz 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)
[–] everett@lemmy.ml 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Close! Both star a mammal.

[–] maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone 4 points 8 months ago

Free Willy?

[–] Pietson@kbin.social 2 points 8 months ago

Maybe they listened to a podcast

[–] mellowheat@suppo.fi 13 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

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

[–] BluesF@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

Holy shit that's amazing

[–] Letstakealook@lemm.ee 13 points 8 months ago (2 children)

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.

[–] anyhow2503@lemmy.world 17 points 8 months ago (2 children)

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.

[–] Letstakealook@lemm.ee 13 points 8 months ago

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.

[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

Based on this post, you'd think his D-thick major would have been more popular.

[–] Mango@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago

Here you go!

https://youtu.be/M0U73NRSIkw?si=yXNdojYUbzet6JtO

If you don't think this is fire, your opinioner is broken.

[–] Mr_Blott@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago

Oh Mr Liszt, verily I am frothing at the gash

[–] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.de 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

He had to get a dog to satisfy dozens of people asking for a lock of his hair.

[–] Blackout@kbin.social 7 points 8 months ago
[–] Luvs2Spuj@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

He was unbelievabley talented, rumoured to sight read anything flawlessly. Also, have you seen a portrait of the guy? He was a looker.

[–] maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone 2 points 8 months ago

Yeah. Those eyes.

[–] shundi82@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

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!"

[–] Kraven_the_Hunter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Ah okay, now I understand.

[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Wenn ist das Nunstück git und Slotermeyer?

Ja! Beiherhund das Oder die Flipperwaldt gersput!

[–] SkybreakerEngineer@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Are you trying to kill everyone?!