This episode explores "Lisztomania," the intense public frenzy surrounding 19th-century composer Franz Liszt, who captivated audiences with his virtuoso performances. Coined by Heinrich Heine, the term reveals how Liszt's charisma and musical innovations shaped early celebrity culture and fan dynamics. The episode also examines the social changes of the time that fueled this extraordinary phenomenon and its lasting impact on the arts.
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This episode explores "Lisztomania," the intense public frenzy surrounding 19th-century composer Franz Liszt, who captivated audiences with his virtuoso performances. Coined by Heinrich Heine, the term reveals how Liszt's charisma and musical innovations shaped early celebrity culture and fan dynamics. The episode also examines the social changes of the time that fueled this extraordinary phenomenon and its lasting impact on the arts.
The Wapping Dispute was a major confrontation in the 1980s between print unions and Rupert Murdoch's News International as it sought to modernize operations, leading to the decline of union power in the UK. Sparked by technological advancements in the printing industry, the dispute highlighted broader shifts in labor relations and government policies under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Its resolution marked a significant turning point in industrial practices, paving the way for increased ...
Brief History
This episode explores "Lisztomania," the intense public frenzy surrounding 19th-century composer Franz Liszt, who captivated audiences with his virtuoso performances. Coined by Heinrich Heine, the term reveals how Liszt's charisma and musical innovations shaped early celebrity culture and fan dynamics. The episode also examines the social changes of the time that fueled this extraordinary phenomenon and its lasting impact on the arts.
