Bargiel dedicated his Piano Trio No. 2 to his former teacher Julius Rietz, who also supported the young Arthur Sullivan, later a famous composer, in his desire to compose.
Composition History
Robert Schumann, a prominent composer and critic, helped Bargiel by arranging for some of his early works to be published, including his first piano trio.
Composer Biography
Woldemar Bargiel, the composer, was the half-brother of Clara Schumann, one of the most renowned pianists of her time, and later became Robert Schumann's half-brother-in-law.
Composer Biography
Bargiel's mother, Mariane, was a fine musician herself, singing soprano solos in Mozart's Requiem and Beethoven's Mass in C major at the Leipzig Gewandhaus.
Critical Reception
Robert Schumann praised Bargiel in his famous 1853 article 'Neue Bahnen' ('New paths'), listing him among significant new talents who heralded a new power in music.
Composition History
Bargiel dedicated his Piano Trio No. 1 to Robert Schumann with "profound respect" after Schumann offered him useful advice and criticism on the work.
Composer Biography
Bargiel collaborated with Johannes Brahms on the complete editions of the works of both Robert Schumann and Frédéric Chopin.
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