Friedrich Robert Volkmann (1815–1883) was a German composer whose lyrical Romanticism earned admiration from contemporaries like Liszt and Brahms. Born in Lommatzsch, Saxony, he studied music with his father and later in Leipzig, where he met Robert Schumann. Volkmann settled in Budapest, teaching and composing, and gained recognition in 1852 when his Piano Trio in B-flat minor impressed Liszt and Hans von Bülow. His works include two symphonies, six string quartets, and a cello concerto. In 1875, he became professor of harmony and counterpoint at Budapest’s National Academy of Music, where he taught until his death.

One work you can’t pass on
Piano Trio No.1 Op.3