Who was Adolf von Henselt?
Q: Who was Adolf von Henselt?
A: Adolf von Henselt was a German pianist and composer who was born in Schwabach, Bavaria, on May 9, 1814, and died in Warmbrunn (now Cieplice), Silesia, on October 10, 1889.
Q: Who did Henselt receive piano lessons from?
A: Henselt received piano lessons from Hummel in Weimar when he was a young man.
Q: Where did Henselt settle down to live after he played in concerts all over Germany?
A: Henselt settled down to live in Russia, where he was very successful.
Q: What was Henselt's position at the court of the tsar?
A: Henselt was the pianist at the court of the tsar, and he taught the tsar’s children how to play the piano.
Q: What was Henselt's style of playing the music of Chopin known for?
A: Henselt's style of playing the music of Chopin was known for his ability to play widely spaced arpeggios and make them sound smooth (legato).
Q: What is Henselt mostly remembered for as a composer today?
A: Henselt is mostly remembered for a few of his short works, which are often quite sentimental, e.g. Frühlingslied (Spring Song) and Si oiseau j’étais (If I were a bird).
Q: What can be said about Henselt's music in general?
A: In general, Henselt's music is known for being sentimental and emotional.
