Liszt
1840: Franz Liszt becomes the world's first rock star
In June 1840 Franz Liszt gave the world's first piano 'recital'. Here we uncover how the dynamic pianist and composer gave birth to a new form of musical performance
Five essential works by Liszt
We choose the greatest pieces by the brilliant but enigmatic virtuoso Liszt
Which is your favourite piece by Franz Liszt?
We ask eight Liszt pianists to name one work by the composer that inspires them above all others
A playlist of the best piano pieces by Franz Liszt
In honour of tonight's Proms performance of Liszt's Second Piano Concerto, we take a look at the composer's keyboard masterpieces
2 December: Liszt's champagne-fuelled banquet
Every day throughout Advent, the season of overindulgence, we’ll be telling a tale of an overindulgent composer