Wilhelm von Lenz

Wilhelm von Lenz (Russian Вильгельм Фёдорович Ленц / Wilhelm Fyodorovich Lenz, also under the name Василий / Vasily; * 1 Junijul / June 13 1808greg in Riga, .. .. † 19.jul / January 31 1883greg in Petersburg) was a music writer and member of the Imperial Russian State Council.

Works

He wrote: " Beethoven et ses trois styles" ( Brussels, 1852-55, 2 vols ); "Beethoven, an art study" in 5 volumes (Kassel and Hamburg 1855-60 ), of which Volume 1, entitled: " Beethoven, a Biography ", Vol 3-5, under the title: " Critical catalog of the complete works with analysis of the same " also appeared individually, as well as" The great piano virtuosos of our time from personal acquaintance " (via Liszt, Chopin, Tausig, Henselt, Berlin, 1872).

The writings of bilge about Beethoven are more of a warm admiration for the master entered as the result of prudent, sober research and is therefore particularly suited to awaken the enthusiasm for Beethoven's genius.

  • Beethoven. An art study, Volume 1, Kassel 1855 ( digitized )
  • Beethoven. An art study, Volume 2, Kassel 1855 ( digitized )
  • Beethoven. An art study, Volume 3, Hamburg 1860 ( digitized )

Source

  • Lenz. In: Meyers Lexicon. 4th edition. Volume 10, Bibliographical Institute, Leipzig, 1885-1892, p 688
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