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Franz Liszt The First Rockstar with Jack Steadman

Franz Liszt was a monk, a sex symbol, and a rockstar. In this episode Jack Steadman hears fascinating stories from Liszt's musical life to find out if he was an angel or a monster.

Franz Liszt was a monk, a sex symbol, and a dazzling virtuoso pianist who made fans faint in ecstasy. With his long luscious hair, generous wealth, and spectacular compositions, he became one of the world’s first rock stars and the eccentric composer responsible for Lisztomania.
From making nuns forget their chastity vows to cutting his hair to give away to his most ardent fans, in this episode we'll hear stories from Liszt's life as Jack Steadman, the frontman of Bombay Bicycle Club, decides whether Franz was a musical monster or an angelic virtuoso.

Produced by Audio Always
Producer: Rufaro Faith Mazarura
Exec Producer: Jo Meek
Sound Design: Craig Edmondson

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30 minutes

Broadcast

  • Fri 27 Oct 2023 21:00