symphonic poems and orchestral music In this short film Howard Goodall profiles Franz Liszt and developments in 19th century music, including his innovations with themes of death and destiny.

Series in which Suzy Klein explores the transformation of music in the 19th century. In an age of political and industrial revolution, she tells how music became the leading art form.

What are you talking about? Playing the dulcimer?!” exclaims Jimmy Fallon. He’s really shouting and so’s the audience. They’re blown away. And so are we. She really is incredibly good at playing the ...