Hartog, Eduard de

Eduard de Hartog (1825–1909) was a Dutch composer and pianist who worked between Amsterdam and Paris, though often more out of necessity than acclaim. His output—over eighty works including orchestral, chamber, and piano music—reflects a cosmopolitan range of influences without departing radically from the mainstream of 19th-century Romanticism.

His piano writing is marked by sweeping textures, rhythmic energy, and an affinity for theatrical flair. Works like the Sonate-Symphonie typify his approach: formally grounded, but rich in contrast and pianistic brilliance. From Chopinesque lyricism to the bravura idiom of Henry Litolff, with Beethoven never far in the background, De Hartog’s music balances character with craft.

Felix Editions presents his piano works in newly prepared Urtext editions—offering pianists a vibrant blend of unrestrained virtuosity and polished Romantic spirit, with just enough gravity to keep it grounded.