Henry Litolff, the English pianist, composer and publisher, had a legendary career. Born in London, he inherited his father's talent and studied with him at an early age. His father was a violinist, and his teachings laid a solid foundation for Litorf's ** journey.
When he was 12 years old, he met an important mentor in his life, Ignaz Moscheles. Moscheles not only taught him the art of the piano, but also guided him on the path of composition. It was not until 1835, when Litolf was 17 years old, that he married 16-year-old Elizabeth and began a new phase of life.
However, the happiness did not last long. In 1839, the couple separated, and in 1844 Litolf held a meeting in Germany and mentored Büro, which made him stand out on the international stage. However, after returning to the UK, his wish to officially divorce his wife was not fulfilled and he was imprisoned. While in prison, he did not give up, but managed to escape with the help of the warden's daughter and escape to the Netherlands.
His asylum in the Netherlands did not last long, and in 1851 he married again, this time the widow of his deceased publisher friend. But this marriage did not last long, and only 7 years later, he embarked on the road of divorce again. Litorf spent the rest of his life in Paris, where he married for the first time.
Despite the twists and turns of life, Litolf's creation did not stop. His works are rarely performed these days, but his most well-known work, the scherzo from the "Symphony Concerto No. 4 in D minor", still leaves a deep mark on history. In 1891, two days before his birthday, he died in Paris, ending the legendary life of this legendary ** family.