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    Author : Higuchi, Ai

    Last Updated: October 1, 2007
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    Born in Lachen, near Zurich. Pianist, composer, and teacher. He received his education at the Jesuit Gymnasium in Schwyz. In 1844, his piano pieces Op. 2-6 were published with the recommendation of Mendelssohn. In 1845, influenced by Franz Liszt's performances, he followed him to Germany. In 1846, he met Hans von Bülow forming a lifelong friendship. In 1850, he served as an assistant to Liszt, who had been appointed Kapellmeister in Weimar, helping with music publication, copying parts, organizing manuscripts, and assisting with arrangements. In 1856, he resigned from his position in Weimar and dedicated himself to composition in Wiesbaden, leaving behind numerous works. In 1857, his Ode au Printemps Op. 76 for piano and orchestra was premiered by Bülow and achieved success. In 1877, he was appointed director of the Hoch Conservatory in Frankfurt and taught composition. His students included Edward MacDowell, Johannes Messchaert, and Alexander Ritter. His early style was influenced by Mendelssohn, and he wrote exclusively piano pieces from Op. 1 to Op. 46. Later, he attempted to fuse contrapuntal techniques and structural strength in sonata movements with the program music of the 'New German School' (such as Liszt), resulting in numerous programmatic symphonies and symphonies incorporating themes used by Romantic composers. In addition to piano pieces and symphonies, he left behind many works including concertos, chamber music, and operas.

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    Works(138)

    Concerto (2)

    concerto (1)

    Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Op.185

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    Works with orchestral accompaniment (2)

    Ode au printemps Op.76

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    Suite Op.200

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    Piano Solo (27)

    sonata (2)

    Sonate avec fugue Op.14

    Key: es-moll  Composed in: 1844 

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    Fantasie-Sonate Op.168

    Composed in: 1871  Playing time: 17 min 30 sec 

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    sonatina (1)

    3 Sonatilles Op.99

    Composed in: 1861  Playing time: 43 min 00 sec 

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    scherzo (3)

    Scherzo Op.3

    Key: c-moll  Composed in: 1842 

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    Introduction et allegro scherzoso Op.87

    Composed in: 1858  Playing time: 5 min 30 sec 

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    Scherzo Op.148

    Composed in: 1868 

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    rhapsody (2)

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    Ungarische Rhapsodie Op.113

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    pieces (31)

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    4 galops brillants Op.5

    Composed in: 1843 

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    6 poèmes Op.15

    Composed in: 1845  Playing time: 23 min 50 sec 

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    Album lyrique Op.17

    Composed in: 1845 

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    2 morceaux de salon Op.20

    Composed in: 1845 

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    6 Lieder Op.34

    Composed in: 1847 

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    Frühlingsboten Op.55

    Composed in: 1850  Playing time: 35 min 40 sec 

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    3 Salonstücke Op.56

    Composed in: 1849 

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    Schweizerweisen Op.60

    Composed in: 1851 

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    4 Pieces Op.61

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    2 Pieces Op.65

    Composed in: 1855 

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    3 Klavier-Soli Op.74

    Composed in: 1852  Playing time: 29 min 00 sec 

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    5 églogues Op.105

    Composed in: 1861  Playing time: 18 min 30 sec 

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    2 Capricen Op.111

    Composed in: 1856 

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    2 morceaux lyriques Op.115

    Composed in: 1864 

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    3 Pieces Op.125

    Composed in: 1865 

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    3 Klavierstücken Op.126

    Composed in: 1865 

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    Vom Rhein Op.134

    Composed in: 1866 

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    Blätter und Blüten Op.135

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    2 Elégies Op.149

    Composed in: 1868 

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    2 Romances Op.152

    Composed in: 1868 

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    2 Pieces Op.157

    Composed in: 1870  Playing time: 7 min 10 sec 

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    3 Pieces Op.164

    Composed in: 1871 

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    2 Pieces Op.166

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    2 Pieces Op.169

    Composed in: 1871  Playing time: 12 min 00 sec 

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    Orientales Op.175

    Composed in: 1872 

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    Erinnerung an Venedig Op.187

    Composed in: 1873  Playing time: 22 min 30 sec 

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    4 Pieces Op.196

    Composed in: 1875  Playing time: 19 min 10 sec 

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    Aus der Adventzeit Op.216

    Composed in: 1879 

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    suite (8)

    Suite No.1 Op.69

    Key: a-moll  Composed in: 1857 

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    Suite No.2 Op.71

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    Suite No.3 Op.72

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    Suite No.4 Op.91

    Key: d-moll  Composed in: 1859 

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    Suite No.5 Op.162

    Key: g-moll  Composed in: 1870 

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    Suite No.6 Op.163

    Key: G-Dur  Composed in: 1871 

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    Suite No.7 Op.204

    Key: B-Dur  Composed in: 1876 

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    etude (4)

    12 romances en forme d'etudes Op.8

    Composed in: 1843  Playing time: 34 min 30 sec 

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    Romance-étude Op.25

    Composed in: 1846 

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    2 études mélodiques Op.130

    Composed in: 1866 

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    inpromptu (1)

    Impromptu brillant Op.9

    Composed in: 1843 

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    fantasy (4)

    Fantaisie gracieuse Op.12

    Composed in: 1844 

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    Fantasie Op.119

    Composed in: 1864 

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    Spanische Rhapsodie Op.120

    Key: f-moll  Composed in: 1864 

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    Fantaisie Op.142

    Composed in: 1867  Playing time: 13 min 00 sec 

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    variation (2)

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    Variationen über ein Originalthema Op.179

    Composed in: 1873  Playing time: 26 min 40 sec 

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    polonaise (1)

    Fantaisie-polonaise Op.106

    Key: a-moll  Composed in: 1861  Playing time: 7 min 00 sec 

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    mazurka (1)

    Grande mazurka Op.38

    Key: As-Dur  Composed in: 1847 

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    polka (1)

    La polka de la reine Op.95

    Composed in: 1861 

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    waltz (4)

    Valse mélancolique Op.24

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    Impromptu-valse Op.94

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    Valse favorite Op.118

    Key: Des-Dur  Composed in: 1864 

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    Valse brillante Op.156

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    tarantella (2)

    Tarantelle Op.31

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    Tarantelle Op.144

    Composed in: 1867 

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    gallop (1)

    Le galop Op.104

    Composed in: 1861 

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    other dances (1)

    Saltarello Op.108

    Composed in: 1863 

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    nocturne (2)

    Notturno, after Liszt Op.39

    Key: As-Dur  Composed in: 1847 

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    Rêverie-nocturne Op.109

    Composed in: 1863 

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    romance (1)

    Romanze Op.41

    Composed in: 1847 

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    caprice (10)

    Grand capriccio Op.10

    Composed in: 1843 

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    Tanz-Capricen Op.54

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    Capriccio Op.64

    Composed in: 1855 

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    Cachoucha-caprice Op.79

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    Mazurka-caprice Op.83

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    Capriccio Op.92

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    Valse-caprice Op.116

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    Capriccio Op.146

    Composed in: 1868 

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    Capriccio Op.197

    Key: Des-Dur  Composed in: 1875 

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    barcarolle (2)

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    Barcarolle Op.143

    Composed in: 1867  Playing time: 7 min 10 sec 

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    serenade (1)

    Sérénade Op.1

    Composed in: 1842 

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    march (1)

    Marche brillante Op.132

    Composed in: 1866 

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    character pieces (16)

    Loreley Op.21

    Composed in: 1846 

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    Den Manen Scarlattis Op.26

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    Angelens letzter Tag im Kloster/Dedication Op.27

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    Am Rhein Op.32

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    Chant de l'Ondin Op.84

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    Am Giessbach Op.88

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    Villanelle Op.89

    Composed in: 1859 

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    La gitana Op.110

    Composed in: 1863 

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    Styrienne Op.131

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    Elegie Op.133

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    Méditations Op.147

    Composed in: 1868 

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    Allegro agitato Op.151

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    La cicerenella Op.165

    Composed in: 1871  Playing time: 8 min 10 sec 

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    La polka glissante Op.170

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    Totentanz Op.181

    Key: g-moll  Composed in: 1873 

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    Feux follets Op.190

    Composed in: 1874 

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    Reduction/Arrangement (14)

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    2 Paraphrasen Op.18

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    Reminiscenzen aus Mozarts Don Juan Op.45

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    Trovatore et Traviata, 2 salon paraphrases after Verdi Op.70

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    transcription (3)

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    Prelude from Suite 1 for solo cello BWV 1007

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    5 Transkriptionen Op.68

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    Various works (2)

    Air suisse Op.11

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    The Last Rose of Summer Op.46

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    Piano Ensemble (6)

    rondo (1)

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    pieces (1)

    12 Morceaux Op.82

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    fantasy (1)

    Fantasie Op.207

    Key: g-moll  Composed in: 1877  Playing time: 1 min 40 sec 

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    chaconne (1)

    Chaconne Op.150

    Key: a-moll  Composed in: 1868  Playing time: 14 min 20 sec 

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    character pieces (1)

    Humoreske in Walzerform Op.159

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    Various works (2)

    Reisebilder Op.160

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    Aus dem Tanzsalon Op.174

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    Chamber Music (2)

    Various works (4)

    Piano Trio No.2 Op.112

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    Piano Trio No.3 Op.155

    Key: a-moll  Composed in: 1870  Playing time: 32 min 30 sec 

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    Piano Quartet Op.202-1

    Key: G-Dur  Composed in: 1876  Playing time: 38 min 40 sec 

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    Piano Quartet Op.202-2

    Key: c-moll  Composed in: 1876  Playing time: 39 min 20 sec 

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    Chamber music (3)

    Piano Trio No.1 Op.102

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    Piano Quintet Op.107

    Key: a-moll  Composed in: 1862  Playing time: 33 min 50 sec 

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    Piano Trio No.4 Op.158

    Key: D-Dur  Composed in: 1870  Playing time: 31 min 30 sec 

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