Volkmann, (Friedrich) Robert (1815–1883)

German composer. He spent much of his life teaching music in Budapest, where he became professor of composition at the Hungarian National Music Academy in 1875. As a composer he was influenced by Schumann and Mendelssohn.

Volkmann was taught music by his father, who was a schoolmaster and cantor, and another local musician taught him to play string instruments. In 1836 he went to Leipzig for further study, and was a private music tutor in Prague 1839–41. He lived and taught at Budapest 1841–54 and Vienna 1854–75, then returned to Budapest as professor of composition at the National Music Academy.

Works Church music two Masses for male voices.

Orchestral incidental music for Shakespeare's Richard III, two symphonies, three serenades, Festival Overture for orchestra; Concertstück for piano and orchestra; cello concerto.

Ensemble six string quartets, two piano trios and other chamber music; two sonatinas for violin and piano; violin and piano pieces; cello and piano pieces.

Works for piano sonata and about 20 other Op. nos. for piano; several piano duet works.

Other nine Op. nos. of songs.