Heckenast

Volkmann cover 1877

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History

Founded by Gusztáv Heckenast (1811–1876) this firm is perhaps most noteworthy for having published Robert Volkmann's works from Op.28 to 69 in Pest from 1857 to 1877. From 1877 until 1897, its successor company Heckenast Nachfolger published light music in Bratislava (Pressburg).

Editions

Imprints, Agencies, Addresses

Imprints

  • G. Heckenast
  • G. Heckenast Nachf
  • Gustav Heckenast

Addresses

  • Pest
  • Pesth

Plate Numbers

Heckenast's plate numbers appear in the following format: G.H. ##.

Plate Composer Work Year
04 Volkmann Mass No.2, Op.29 1857
06 Volkmann Rhapsodie, Op.31 1863
07 Volkmann 3 Lieder, Op.32 1858
09 Volkmann String Quartet No.3, Op.34 1859
15 Volkmann 3 Marches for piano 4-hands, Op.40 1860
22 Volkmann String Quartet No.6, Op.43 1863
25 Volkmann Symphony No.1, Op.44 1863
30 Volkmann Variationen über ein Thema von Handel, Op.26 (arr. 2 pianos) 1865
41 Volkmann Ballade and Scherzetto, Op.51 1866
56 Volkmann Serenade No.1, Op.62 (full score) 1869
72 Volkmann Serenade No.3, Op.69 (parts) 1871
74 Volkmann String Quartet No.4, Op.35 (Andantino arr. organ)
81 Volkmann Symphony No.1, Op.44 (Andante arr. vln & piano/harmonium) 1872

Sources Consulted

HMB