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Lisztomania

American  
[list-uh-may-nee-uh] / ˌlɪst əˈmeɪ ni ə /

noun

  1. a phenomenon in the 1840s characterized by an intense fascination with and hysterical reaction to the composer and pianist Franz Liszt.


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Rock and roll dragged Lisztomania into the twentieth century, as Elvis Presley fans swooned and screamed—a phenomenon immortalized in the title of his 1959 compilation album, “50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can’t Be Wrong.”

From The New Yorker • Sep. 9, 2019

During the opening title cards of every episode this season, a different version of Phoenix’s "Lisztomania" will play in place of a theme song.

From The Verge • Dec. 30, 2015

He also had roles in cult horror film The Wicker Man, Lisztomania and Woody Allen comedy Love and Death during his five decade career.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2015

Lisztomania may be the most embarrassing historical film ever made.

From The Guardian • Feb. 6, 2013

Pictured here in 1975, Russell directs Ringo Starr, who played the role of the Pope in the Franz Liszt biopic Lisztomania.

From Time • Nov. 28, 2011

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