Ferdinand (von) Hiller is probably the most forgotten top composer of the 19th century. He ran in the same circles as Mendelssohn, Wagner, and Hummel, was at the death of Beethoven, and basically ran music in Cologne for the latter part of his life. Not surprising that the Philharmonic would perform one of his symphonies in 1858, when his reputation was very high; it is a shame that his works aren't performed more today.