Adolf von Henselt

Short bio Adolf von Henselt

Birthday: 1814

Died: 1889

Full biography Adolf von Henselt

Adolf von Henselt (1814-1889) was a German composer and pianist known for his incredible virtuosity and Romantic-era compositions. He was born in the Bavarian town of Schwabach and studied piano with renowned pianist Johann Hummel. Henselt's playing was praised by Franz Liszt, who called him the "greatest living pianist".

Henselt's compositions, which include overtures, nocturnes, etudes, and concertos, showcase his technical abilities and melodious style. His most famous work is probably his Piano Concerto in F minor, which was largely forgotten after his death until it was rediscovered in the 20th century.

While Henselt enjoyed great success as a pianist and composer during his lifetime, his music fell out of favor after his death. However, his influence on subsequent generations of pianists cannot be overstated, and he was an important figure in the development of Romantic-era piano music.

In addition to his musical career, Henselt was known to have been quite the ladies' man, with multiple love affairs and scandals swirling around him throughout his life. Despite this, he remained a respected figure in the music world, and his contributions to the piano repertoire continue to be celebrated by musicians and audiences alike.

Albums featuring Adolf von Henselt

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Henselt, Esther Budiardjo – Henselt Piano Works(2×CD, )	2005	ProPiano
2	Adolf von Henselt - Piers Lane – Études Opus 2 & Opus 5	2004	Hyperion
3	Carl Maria von Weber, Adolph von Henselt, Anton Arenskij, Camille Saint-Saëns – The Romantic Piano(CD, Album, Promo)	2003	Hyperion
4	Henselt / Alkan - Marc-André Hamelin, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins – Piano Concerto Op16 / Variations De Concert Op11 (First Recording) / Concerto Da Camera Op10/1 (First Recording) / Concerto Da Camera Op10/2	1994	Hyperion
5	Adolf Von Henselt, Ferdinand Hiller, Frédéric Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 2 In F-Minor Op. 16 / Konzertstück Op. 113 / Allegro De Concert Op. 46(CD, Compilation)	1992	Turnabout
6	Chopin • Hiller • Henselt • Hummel • Kalkbrenner, Michael Ponti, Hans Kann, Jerome Rose – The Romantic Piano Concerto Volume 1(2×CD, Compilation, Remastered)	1992	VoxBox
7	Adolph Henselt, Rüdiger Steinfatt – Klavierwerke(CD, Album)	1989	Schwann Musica Mundi
8	Adolph von Henselt, Rüdiger Steinfatt – Variationen Op. 1, Ballade Op. 31, Scherzo Op. 9, Toccatina Op. 25, Walzer Op. 30 Und 36(LP, Album)	1987	Quadriga-Ton
9	Adolph von Henselt - Rüdiger Steinfatt – 12 Etüden Op. 5, 4 Impromptus, Pensee Fugitive, Rondo Serioso(LP, Album)	1984	Quadriga-Ton
10	Henselt, Tausig, Moscheles - Michael Ponti – Henselt - Tausig - Moscheles(LP)	1977	Turnabout
11	The Mirecourt Trio, Alkan, Litolff, Henselt, Thalberg – Brilliant Romantic Trios By Four Of The Greatest Pianists Of The 19th Century: Henselt Thalberg Litolff Alkan(2×LP)	1975	Genesis
12	Henselt	1969	Candide
13	Henselt, Liszt - Lewenthal With London Symphony Orchestra Conducted By Charles Mackerras – Piano Concerto: Totentanz	1969	CBS Classics
14	Adolph von Henselt, Daniel Graham – Etudes Opp 2 And 5(LP)	-	Musical Heritage Society
15	Leopold Godowsky, Chopin, Schubert, Henselt, Rubinstein – Leopold Godowsky(LP)	-	Opal Records

Videos featuring Adolf von Henselt

Henselt - Piano Concerto Op. 16 (Lewenthal)

Adolf Henselt (1814-1889), one of the greatest pianists of the 19th century, composed his majestic Piano Concerto in F minor during the 1840s. Although revered by the likes of Clara Schumann, Liszt, and Rachmaninov, this concerto went all but forgotten in