Czerny

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Carl Czerny (Born on February 21, 1791)
Beethoven’s Student and Liszt’s Teacher
The Austrian composer, pianist and teacher Carl Czerny (1791–1857) was one of the towering figures in the history of nineteenth-century pianism. He is probably best known for his extensive pedagogical works, such as his études and exercises. Yet, Czerny was
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Moonlit Moods
The Lyrical Charm of Carl Czerny’s Nocturnes
The Austrian composer, pianist and teacher Carl Czerny (1791–1857) is best known for his extensive pedagogical works, such as his études and exercises. Yet, Czerny was more than just a teacher of technique. He was a visionary who understood the
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Beethoven’s Students: From Carl Czerny to Countesses
Ludwig van Beethoven has gone down in classical music history as a great, defiant, wild-haired composer genius. However, being a genius doesn’t always pay the bills. So throughout his life, Beethoven often took on piano students to supplement his income…at
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Castles and Kings: Czerny’s Romantic Fantasy No. 3 on Sir Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe
Carl Czerny (1791–1857) had the benefit of a father, Wenzel, who knew everyone in music in Vienna. Wenzel worked in all aspects of music as a pianist, an organist, an oboist, and a singer and he made his money teaching
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Reminiscences: In Conversation With Pianist Catherine Gordeladze
We caught up with Georgian pianist Catherine Gordeladze to talk about her new album ‘La Ricordanza’, a selection of piano works inspired by or reminiscent of the human voice. Can you tell us a little more about the inspiration for
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On This Day
15 July: Carl Czerny Died
Carl Czerny, unquestionably one of the towering figures in the history of nineteenth-century pianism, died on 15 July 1857 at the age of 66. As a contemporary publication notes, “The death of Carl Czerny, although it cannot be said to
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On This Day
21 February: Carl Czerny Was Born
For every aspiring pianist, Carl Czerny is still a household name. His extensive sets of technical exercises are part of nearly every pianist’s training. Czerny was also the most famous student of Beethoven, and in turn a teacher of Liszt.
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CZERNY, C.: 2 Trios Brillants, Op. 211 / 3 Sonatinas for Piano Trio, Op. 104
Trio Brillant in A Major for Violin, Cello and Piano, Op. 211, No. 2 – III. Bolero. Rondo: Allegro vivo From CZERNY, C.: 2 Trios Brillants, Op. 211 / 3 Sonatinas for Piano Trio, Op. 104 (2018) Released by Naxos
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