Liszt transformed the concept of a concert. He famously declared, “Le concert, c’est moi”—“The concert, it is I.” This declaration encapsulated his belief that performance was more than music; it embodied his passion, charisma, and boundless energy. This is the story of one unforgettable evening in 1842 when Liszt’s fiery performance broke not only piano strings but also the boundaries of what a concert could be.