In his day, Adolf von Henselt was naturally spoken of in the same breath as Chopin and Liszt—not only for his groundbreaking virtuosity and innovations in piano technique, but also for the expressive depth that remained central to his music. His technical inventions always served a musical purpose. Characterised by wide hand spans and rich, often polyphonic textures, his writing is designed to evoke atmosphere and emotion. Schumann dubbed him “the Chopin of the North,” while Liszt envied his cantabile tone. His music was admired and performed by such luminaries as Clara Schumann, Anton Rubinstein, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Alexander Scriabin.
This edition brings together some of his most representative piano works, in which his compositional voice is fully realised. From inventive variations to moments of intimate lyricism, each piece reveals the balance between pianistic refinement and musical depth. Felix Editions presents these works in a meticulously prepared Urtext edition, based on historical sources and attentive to both playability and authenticity.
Quick Overview
- Composer: Adolf von Henselt (1814–1889)
- Edition: Urtext (FE001)
- Pages: 149 (132 + XVII) pages.
- Difficulty: Level 7–10 / 10
- Works included: Op. 1, 3, 7, 17, 30, 31, 34
- Editor: Martijn Vromans
- Paper: A4 format, 120 gsm cream (Clairefontaine)
- Binding: Black steel wire
- Weight: 625 g
- Edition Type: Urtext
- Publisher Code: FE001
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