Hiller, Ferdinand (von) 1811 - 1885

Author: Ueda, Yasushi
Last updated:May 13, 2011
Author: Ueda, Yasushi
Author : Saitoh, Noriko
Last Updated: August 1, 2008
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A German composer who also worked as a pianist and conductor. In addition to instrumental works, he composed operas, oratorios, and choral works. He studied under A. Schmitt and Hummel, and served as conductor of the Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig and director of the Cologne Conservatory. He is known for his close friendships with Chopin, Liszt, Berlioz, Schumann, and the Mendelssohns.
Works(89)
Concerto (2)
concerto (2)
Piano Solo (17)
sonata (3)
pieces (17)
etude (5)
inpromptu (6)
caprice (6)
character pieces (3)
Various works (9)
Piano Ensemble (5)
character pieces (2)
Reduction/Arrangement (2)
Various works (4)
Chamber Music (2)
Chamber music (9)