Reinecke, Carl Heinrich Carsten 1824 - 1910
Author: Ueda, Yasushi
Last updated：May 18, 2011
Author: Ueda, Yasushi
Author : PTNA Piano Encyclopedia Editorial Department
Last Updated: February 1, 2009
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A German composer and educator. He received a thorough musical education from his father, who was a music teacher. After 1845, he was active as a performer throughout Europe. From 1851, he became involved in music education in Cologne, gradually gaining renown by concurrently serving as music director for multiple organizations. In 1861, he was appointed professor of piano and composition at the Leipzig Conservatory, and from 1897, he became its director, implementing various improvements that ushered in the conservatory's golden age. As conductor of the Gewandhaus Orchestra, he trained its members and elevated their performance level. While approaching many tasks with a strict demeanor, he also seemed to possess a moderate personality, earning great respect from contemporary musicians. Numerous musical works were dedicated to Reinecke.
His own compositions, numbering 288 with opus numbers, include many piano works, ranging from sonatinas for beginners to piano concertos.
He was a versatile individual, also highly regarded for his poetry, painting, and writings. Perhaps due to the sheer volume of his work, the opportunities for his music to be featured in performances or research are arguably insufficient given his influence. He is a musician whose re-evaluation is awaited.
Works(146)
Concerto (2)
concerto (4)
Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr.1／Piano Concerto No.1 Op.72
Key: fis-moll Composed in: 1879 Playing time: 24 min 00 sec
Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr.2／ Piano Concerto No.2 Op.120
Key: e-moll Composed in: 1873 Playing time: 26 min 50 sec
Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr.3／Piano Concerto No.3 Op.144
Key: C-Dur Composed in: 1878 Playing time: 34 min 50 sec
Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr.4／Piano Concerto No.4 Op.254
Key: h-moll Playing time: 20 min 30 sec
Piano Solo (24)
sonata (7)
ballade (2)
pieces (41)
suite (2)
etude (9)
inpromptu (2)
variation (2)
character pieces (6)
Reduction/Arrangement (2)
transcription (2)
Various works (2)
Piano Ensemble (12)
sonata (5)
pieces (9)
inpromptu (2)
variation (3)
Andante und Variationen 1／Andante and Variations for two pianos Op.6
Key: Es-Dur Playing time: 12 min 20 sec
polka (1)
Ses yeux (Polka de concert)／Impromptu for Two pianos Op.66
Key: A-Dur Composed in: 1856 Playing time: 7 min 40 sec
Reduction/Arrangement (6)
Impromptu über ein Motiv aus Schumann's Gelegenheitsmusik "Manfred" Op.66
Playing time: 7 min 40 sec
Impromptu über ein Motiv aus Schumann's Gelegenheitsmusik "Manfred" Op.66
Playing time: 7 min 40 sec
La belle Grisélidis, improvisata über ein französisches Volkslied aus dem 17 Jahrhundert Op.94
Playing time: 9 min 30 sec
La belle Grisélidis, improvisata über ein französisches Volkslied aus dem 17 Jahrhundert Op.94
Playing time: 9 min 40 sec
transcription (2)
Various works (9)
Chamber Music (6)
character pieces (1)
Introduzione ed allegro appassionato Op.256
Key: c-moll Composed in: 1901 Playing time: 7 min 30 sec
Various works (4)