Short bio Heinrich von Herzogenberg
Birthday:
1843 in Graz, Austria
Died:
1900 in Wiesbaden, Germany
Genre:
Classical
Period:
Romantic
Full biography Heinrich von Herzogenberg
Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) was a German composer and conductor known for his compositions in the late 19th century. Born in Graz, Austria, Herzogenberg later moved to Vienna to study music where he was influenced by the works of Brahms, Wagner, and Beethoven.
Herzogenberg started composing at a young age and produced a substantial output of music that includes operas, oratorios, symphonies, chamber music, and vocal works. He was a skilled pianist and often used the piano as a means of developing his compositions.
Herzogenberg's works are characterized by melodic phrases, rich harmonies, complex forms, and an expressive depth that reflects his deep religious faith. Many of his works, especially his vocal works, were inspired by religious themes and texts, and his compositions were often performed in churches.
Despite being highly respected by his contemporaries, Herzogenberg's music fell out of favor in the early 20th century due to the rise of modernism in music. However, in recent years, many music scholars and performers are rediscovering Herzogenberg's music, and it is once again finding recognition and appreciation.
Herzogenberg's legacy extends beyond his compositions; he was a passionate advocate for music education and was instrumental in the founding of the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. He also had a significant influence on the music scene in Vienna, where he lived for much of his life, encouraging the careers of other composers and conductors.
In summary, Heinrich von Herzogenberg was a prolific composer and conductor whose works are noted for their rich harmonies and expressive depth. Although his music was eclipsed in the early 20th century, his contributions to the music world continue to be recognized and celebrated today.
Compositions featuring Heinrich von Herzogenberg
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capriccio, for piano, Op. 107 | 14:10 min | Keyboard | 1900 |
| 2 | Ländler for piano, 4 hands, WoO 7 | 10:33 min | Keyboard | 1897 |
| 3 | Piano Quartet in B flat major, Op. 95 | 30:14 min | Chamber Music | 1897 |
| 4 | Die Passion, for 2 voices, choir, organ & orchestra, Op. 93 | 128:58 min | Choral | 1896 |
| 5 | Variations for piano, 4 hands in D minor, Op. 86 | 6:11 min | Keyboard | 1896 |
| 6 | Begräbnisgesang, for voice, chorus & orchestra, Op. 88 | 5:07 min | Vocal Music | 1895 |
| 7 | Missa for soloists, chorus & orchestra in E minor, Op. 87 | 59:35 min | Choral | 1895 |
| 8 | Variations for piano, 4 hands in B flat major, Op. 85 | 11:41 min | Keyboard | 1894 |
| 9 | Variations for piano, 4 hands in E major, Op. 84 | 12:33 min | Keyboard | 1894 |
| 10 | Waltzes for piano, 4 hands, Op. 83 | 11:01 min | Keyboard | 1894 |
| 11 | Dainu Balsaï, Lithuanian folk songs for piano, 4 hands, Op. 76 | 15:18 min | Keyboard | 1892 |
| 12 | Piano Quartet in E minor, Op. 75 | 27:49 min | Chamber Music | 1892 |
| 13 | Quintet for strings in C minor, Op 77 | 32:28 min | Chamber Music | 1892 |
| 14 | Totenfeier, cantata, Op. 80 | 43:31 min | Choral | 1892 |
| 15 | Requiem, for chorus & orchestra, Op. 72 | 54:03 min | Choral | 1890 |
| 16 | Allotria (Book 1), for 2 pianos, Op. 33 | 7:54 min | Keyboard | 1882 |
| 17 | Piano Trio No. 2, Op. 36 | 30:41 min | Chamber Music | 1882 |
| 18 | String Trio in A minor, Op. 27/1 | 29:45 min | Chamber Music | 1879 |
| 19 | String Trio in F major, Op. 27/2 | 27:25 min | Chamber Music | 1879 |
| 20 | Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 24 | 36:17 min | Chamber Music | 1877 |
| 21 | String Quartet in D minor, Op. 18 | 24:08 min | Chamber Music | 1876 |
| 22 | Odysseus, symphony for large orchestra, Op. 16 | 47:42 min | Symphony | 1872 |
| 23 | Abend, song for voice & piano, Op. 97/1 | 2:14 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 24 | Abends, song for voice & piano, Op. 48/6 | 2:36 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 25 | Akrosticha, for piano, Op. 7 | 13:46 min | Keyboard | - |
| 26 | Allegro, for piano, 4 hands in C major, WoO 16 | 8:31 min | Keyboard | - |
| 27 | Bagatelle for piano, 4 hands in G minor, WoO 6 | 2:44 min | Keyboard | - |
| 28 | Canons (5) for 3 voices & piano, Op. 79 | Vocal Music | - | |
| 29 | Cello Sonata No. 1, Op. 52 | 25:21 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 30 | Cello Sonata No. 2, Op. 64 | 21:27 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 31 | Cello Sonata No. 3, Op. 94 | 22:54 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 32 | Columbus, oratorio, Op. 11 | 88:31 min | Choral | - |
| 33 | Columbus, oratorio, Op. 11 | 88:31 min | Choral | - |
| 34 | Concerto for violin & orchestra in A major, Wo0 4 | 32:19 min | Concerto | - |
| 35 | Das ist der alte Märchenwald, song for voice & piano, Op. 69/1 | 3:54 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 36 | Das versunkene Kloster, for voice & piano, Op. 101/5 | 3:43 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 37 | Der Kranz, song for voice & piano, Op. 31/3 | 1:55 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 38 | Der Vögel Abschied, song for voice & piano, Op. 91/6 | 2:54 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 39 | Deutsche geistliche Volkslieder (12), for chorus, Op. 28 | Choral | - | |
| 40 | Deutsche Volkslieder (12), for chorus, Op. 35 | Choral | - | |
| 41 | Die Geburt Christi, oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op 90 | 81:00 min | Choral | - |
| 42 | Die Graserin, song for voice & piano, Op. 31/4 | 1:33 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 43 | Die Nachtigallen, song for voice & piano, Op. 91/3 | 2:33 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 44 | Die Rose, song for voice & piano, Op. 48/3 | 1:14 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 45 | Die Tänzerin, song for voice & piano, Op. 47/2 | 2:26 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 46 | Duo for cello & piano in D major, Op 12 | 17:00 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 47 | Fantasia quasi Sonata, for piano, WoO 13 | 16:14 min | Keyboard | - |
| 48 | Fantastische Tänze, for piano Op. 9 | 13:10 min | Keyboard | - |
| 49 | Gesänge (3), song cycle for voice & piano, Op. 108 | 8:06 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 50 | Herr, du bist würdig zu nehmen Preis, motet for four-part chorus | 1:57 min | Choral | - |
| 51 | Ihr Auge, song for voice & piano, Op. 97/2 | 2:42 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 52 | Ihre Stimme, song for voice & piano, Op. 97/3 | 3:50 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 53 | In der Frühe, song for voice & piano, Op. 30/5 | 3:13 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 54 | Kommt her zu mir, spricht Gottes Sohn, motet for chorus, Op. 102/1 | 3:12 min | Choral | - |
| 55 | Legenden (3) for viola (or cello) & piano, Op. 62 | 14:17 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 56 | Lieder (6) for chorus, Op. 10 | 10:35 min | Choral | - |
| 57 | Lieder und Romanzen (8), for chorus & piano, Op. 26 | Choral | - | |
| 58 | Little Character Pieces (6) on the motiv cis-d-b-a, for piano, Op. 5 | 10:48 min | Keyboard | - |
| 59 | Liturgische Gesänge, for chorus, Op. 81/1 | 3:12 min | Choral | - |
| 60 | Liturgische Gesänge, for chorus, Op. 81/2 | Choral | - | |
| 61 | Liturgische Gesänge, for chorus, Op. 81/3 | Choral | - | |
| 62 | Liturgische Gesänge, for chorus, Op. 92 | 16:22 min | Choral | - |
| 63 | Meine Seele erhebt den Herrn (My Soul Magnifies the Lord) (Magnificat) | 3:28 min | Choral | - |
| 64 | Mitten wir im Leben sind mit dem Tod umfangen, motet for chorus, Op.102/4 | 6:14 min | Choral | - |
| 65 | Morgenlied, song for voice & piano, Op. 29/2 | 3:10 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 66 | Motets (4) for chorus, Op. 102 | 16:00 min | Choral | - |
| 67 | Motets (4), for chorus, Op. 103 | 22:52 min | Choral | - |
| 68 | Mädchenlieder (6) for 3 female voices & piano, Op 98 | 10:33 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 69 | Nocturnes (4), for vocal quartet & piano, Op. 22 | 17:36 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 70 | Phantasie, for violin & piano, Op. 15 | 19:30 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 71 | Phantasiestücke (4), for piano, Op. 4 | 17:12 min | Keyboard | - |
| 72 | Piano Quintet in C major, Op. 17 | 29:46 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 73 | Pieces (5) for piano, Op. 25 | 19:13 min | Keyboard | - |
| 74 | Pieces (5) for piano, Op. 37 | 22:18 min | Keyboard | - |
| 75 | Pieces (8) for piano | 20:16 min | Keyboard | - |
| 76 | Pieces (Dritte Folge), for piano, Op. 49 | 16:45 min | Keyboard | - |
| 77 | Pieces (Vierte Folge), for piano, Op. 68 | 27:24 min | Keyboard | - |
| 78 | Psalm 116, for chorus, Op. 34 | 11:17 min | Choral | - |
| 79 | Quintet for oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon & piano in E flat major, Op 43 | 29:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 80 | Romance for piano, Op. 6 | 7:44 min | Keyboard | - |
| 81 | Scheidelied, for voice & piano, Op. 41/2 | 2:30 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 82 | Schifferlied, for voice & piano, Op. 41/7 | 3:34 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 83 | Schlaf nur ein, song for voice & piano, Op. 96/2 | 4:29 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 84 | Songs (3) after poems by Friedrich Hebbel, for vocal quartet & piano, Op. 73 | 14:07 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 85 | Songs (6) for chorus, Op. 57 | 17:50 min | Choral | - |
| 86 | Stimme der Nacht, song for voice & piano, Op. 96/3 | 3:00 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 87 | String Quartet in D minor, Op. 42/2 | 35:35 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 88 | String Quartet in F minor, Op. 63 | 27:46 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 89 | String Quartet in G major, Op. 42/3 | 24:15 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 90 | String Quartet in G minor, Op. 42/1 | 34:35 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 91 | Symphony No. 1, Op. 50, in C minor | 42:16 min | Symphony | - |
| 92 | Symphony No. 2, Op. 70, in B flat major | 34:45 min | Symphony | - |
| 93 | Theme & Variations, for 2 pianos, Op. 13 | 18:34 min | Keyboard | - |
| 94 | Treue, song for voice & piano, Op. 91/2 | 2:47 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 95 | Trio for piano, oboe & horn in D major, Op. 61 | 22:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 96 | Trutzlied, for voice & piano, Op. 30/4 | 0:50 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 97 | Variations (8) for piano, Op. 3 | 15:09 min | Keyboard | - |
| 98 | Variations on a Theme of Brahms, for 2 pianos, Op. 23 | 12:44 min | Keyboard | - |
| 99 | Variations on a Theme of Brahms, for piano | 12:10 min | Keyboard | - |
| 100 | Variations on the Minuet from 'Don Giovanni', for piano, Op. 58 | 15:17 min | Keyboard | - |
| 101 | Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 32 | 23:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 102 | Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 54 | 24:14 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 103 | Violin Sonata No. 3, Op. 78 | 18:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 104 | Waltzes, Opus 53 | 10:08 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 105 | Wehmut, song for voice & piano, Op. 41/5 | 3:37 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 106 | Wie lange?, song for voice & piano, Op. 30/2 | 1:02 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 107 | Zumn Erntedank, for chorus. Op. 99 | 11:16 min | Choral | - |
Albums featuring Heinrich von Herzogenberg
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Von Herzogenberg, Duo Nadàn – Complete Music For Piano Duet & 2 Pianos(2×CD, Album) | 2020 | Brilliant Classics |
| 2 |  |
Rheinberger, Brahms, Herzogenberg - Orpheus Vokalensemble, Antonii Baryshevskyi, Michael Alber – O Schöne Nacht (Romantic Choral Music)(CD, Album) | 2020 | Carus |
| 3 |  |
Ensemble 4.1, Ludwig van Beethoven, Avner Dorman, Heinrich Von Herzogenberg – Progress - Fortschritt(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo, Album) | 2019 | Ars Produktion |
| 4 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Andrè Schuen, Michael Schade, Markus Butter, Chor Der Oper Graz, Grazer Philharmonker, Dirk Kaftan – Columbus(2×CD, Album) | 2018 | cpo |
| 5 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Vienna Piano Trio – Piano Trios Op. 24 & 36(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album) | 2017 | MDG Gold |
| 6 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Johannes Brahms - Minguet Quartett – String Quartets Op. 42, 1–3 / String Quartet Op. 51,1(2×CD, ) | 2016 | cpo |
| 7 |  |
Heinrich von Herzogenberg, Carl Reinecke, York Bowen, Andre Schoch, Michael Massong, Friedrich Höricke – Trumpet, Trombone & Piano Tríos(CD, ) | 2015 | MDG |
| 8 |  |
Johannes Brahms / Heinrich Von Herzogenberg - Ashan Pillai, Juan Carlos Cornelles – The Viola Sonatas Op. 120 / Three Legends(CD, Album) | 2014 | Verso (2) |
| 9 |  |
Heinrich von Herzogenberg & Elisabeth von Herzogenberg - Nataša Veljković – Complete Piano Works(3×CD, ) | 2014 | cpo |
| 10 |  |
Heinrich von Herzogenberg - Bobe, Bräckelmann, Argmann, Hamann, Monteverdichor Würzburg, Thüringen Philharmonie Gotha, Matthias Beckert – Totenfeier • Requiem(2×SACD, Multichannel) | 2014 | cpo |
| 11 |  |
Heinrich von Herzogenberg - Hélène Lindqvist · Philipp Vogler – Lieder(CD, Album) | 2013 | cpo |
| 12 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Ensemble Cantissimo, Markus Utz (2) – Frühling Lässt Sein Blaues Band(CD, Album) | 2012 | Carus |
| 13 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg - Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max – An Mutter Natur - Works For Mixed Choir A Cappella(CD, Album) | 2011 | cpo |
| 14 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Ulf Wallin, Deutsche Radio Philharmonie, Frank Beermann – Violin Concerto ∙ Odysseus(CD, Stereo) | 2010 | cpo |
| 15 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Oliver Triendl, Minguet Quartett – Piano Quintet Op.17 - String Quartet Op.63(CD, Stereo) | 2009 | cpo |
| 16 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Minguet Quartett, Peter Langgartner – String Quintet Op. 77, String Quartet Op. 18(CD, Stereo) | 2009 | cpo |
| 17 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Orsolino Quintett, Oliver Triendl – Wind Quintet - Wind Trio(CD, Stereo) | 2008 | cpo |
| 18 |  |
Trio Ap'passionato / Kahn - Plog - Jevtić - Herzogenberg – Sérénade Op. 73 - Three Sketches - Con Amore E Fuoco - Trio Op. 61(CD, Album) | 2008 | Polymnie |
| 19 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Andreas Frölich (2), Belcanto Strings – Piano Quartets - String Trios - Legends(2×CD, Stereo) | 2008 | cpo |
| 20 |  |
Johannes Brahms, Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Mandelring Quartett – String Quartet In B-Flat Major, Op. 67 / String Quartet In G Minor, Op. 42, No.1 (Vol. II)(CD, Album) | 2007 | Audite |
| 21 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg - Ökumenischer Hochschulchor Würzburg – Die Geburt Christi | 2006 | Not On Label |
| 22 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, NDR Radiophilharmonie, Frank Beermann – Symphonies 1 & 2, Opp. 50 & 70(CD, Album) | 2006 | cpo |
| 23 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Robert Kahn (2), Carl Reinecke, Ensemble Matisse – Por Los Caminos Del Romanticismo(CD, Stereo) | 2005 | Arsis (4) |
| 24 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Goldstone And Clemmow, Anthony Goldstone – Heinrich Von Herzogenberg: Variations On A Theme Of Brahms And Other Works For Two Pianos, Piano Duet And Solo Piano(CD, Album) | 2005 | Toccata Classics |
| 25 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg - Belcanto Strings, Andreas Frölich (2) – Piano Quartet Op. 95 / String Trio Op. 27/2 / Legends Op. 62(CD, Album) | 2000 | cpo |
| 26 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg - Claudius Herrmann · Saiko Sasaki – Cello Sonatas 1-3(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2000 | cpo |
| 27 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Arensky Trio – Klaviertrios Op.24 Und Op.36(CD, Compilation, Stereo) | 2000 | Antes Edition |
| 28 |  |
Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Julius Röntgen – Brahms And His Friends Vol. II(CD, ) | 1997 | Divox |
| 29 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg - Fleckenstein ∙ Müller ∙ Orrego ∙ Martin ∙ Bachchor Mainz ∙ Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz ∙ Ralf Otto – Missa Op. 87(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1997 | cpo |
| 30 |  |
Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Florian Heyerick – Die Passion - Music For Good Friday - Ex Tempore(CD, ) | 1997 | Éditions De L'Oiseau-Lyre |
| 31 |  |
Brahms, Herzogenberg, Tiramisu – String Quintet Op. 111 - String Quintet Op. 77(CD, Album) | 1996 | Divox |
| 32 |  |
Rheinberger, von Herzogenberg, Die Kammersolisten Der Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz – Sextett F-Dur Op. 191 B / Quintett Es-Dur Op. 43(CD, ) | 1993 | Bayer Records |
| 33 |  |
Johannes Brahms, Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Frédéric Duvernoy – Horn Trio(CD, Compilation, Stereo) | 1993 | Naxos |
| 34 |  |
Gustav Jenner, Johannes Brahms, Heinrich Von Herzogenberg – Brahms And His Friends Vol I- Cello Sonatas(CD, ) | 1993 | Divox |
| 35 |  |
J. Bach, J.S. Bach, Nicolai, v. Herzogenberg, Bortnyansky, Tchaikovsky, Heidelberger Madrigalchor, Gerald Kegelmann – Doppelchörige Motetten(CD, Album, Remastered) | 1992 | Canterino |
| 36 |  |
Die Geburt Christi | 1990 | Hänssler Classic |
| 37 |  |
Schumann, Herzogenberg, Brahms - Paul Coletti, Friedemann Rieger – Märchenbilder Op. 113 - Legenden Op. 62 - Sonate Op. 120(CD, Album) | 1989 | Ars Produktion |
| 38 |  |
Carl Reinecke, Heinrich Von Herzogenberg - Ingo Goritzki, Barry Tuckwell, Ricardo Requejo – Romantische Kammermusik Für Oboe, Horn Und Klavier | 1978 | Claves |
| 39 |  |
F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy / H. v. Herzogenberg / M. Reger – Kirchenmusik Des 19. Jahrhunderts(LP) | - | Iton |
| 40 |  |
Gottlieb Muffat, Johann Joseph Fux, Johann Georg Albrechtsberger, Joseph Haydn, Heinrich Von Herzogenberg, Bohuslav Czernohorsky, Josef Norbert Seger, Johann Babtist Kucharz, Johann Baptist Vanhal, Carl Franz Pitsch, Irmengard Knitl – Orgelmusik Österreic | - | Pelca |
| 41 |  |
Buxtehude, Bruhns, Scheidemann, Tunder, Bach, Krebs, Töpfer, Herzogenberg, David, Raphael - Hans Musch – Die Choralfantasie Für Orgel(2×LP, Stereo, Mono) | - | Christophorus |
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