Henri Gobbi

Full biography Henri Gobbi

Henri Gobbi was a 19th-century classical composer and piano professor from Hungary. He was born in 1842 and lived until 1920. Not much is known about his early life, but he is known to have written several musical works including a trio, a string quartet, and arrangements of Franz Liszt's Waltzes and Hungarian Marches which were arranged by Imre Szchnyi.

Gobbi's musical works were primarily for the piano, and he was recognized for his ability to write pieces with intricate melodies and harmonies. He also worked as a piano professor, teaching many students the art of playing the piano. He was known for his patience and dedication to his students, and it is said that he had a profound impact on their development as pianists.

While not very well-known outside of Hungary, Gobbi's contributions to classical music are still appreciated to this day. His arrangements of Liszt's works are still performed by contemporary musicians and his influence can be heard in the works of many Hungarian composers who came after him.