Adolf von Henselt was known as the Chopin of Germany. He was skilled enough a pianist and composer to deserve the comparison. Henselt wrote harmonically advanced piano miniatures […] Click here to continue reading a transcript of this podcast.
| Adolf von Henselt, Poeme d’Amour, op. 3  |
Ole Borneman Bull, Cantabile Doloroso e Rondo Giocoso   |
| Hector Berlioz, Grande Messe des Morts   |
Hector Berlioz, Benvenuto Cellini  |
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