Joseph Czerny
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Joseph Czerny was a composer
, pianist
, and piano teacher. and Among his compositions is variation
number 5 for Part II of the Vaterländischer Künstlerverein
. Among his pupils were Leopoldine Blahetka (1809–1885) and Ludwig van Beethoven
's nephew, Karl. His variations were not well received by the English magazine The Harmonicon
: "His variations, seven in number, have nothing new in them; they pursue the same track that has been beaten for many years past, and have, under various names, nauseated the ear during a long quarter of a century at least."
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
, and piano teacher. and Among his compositions is variation
Variation (music)
In music, variation is a formal technique where material is repeated in an altered form. The changes may involve harmony, melody, counterpoint, rhythm, timbre, orchestration or any combination of these.-Variation form:...
number 5 for Part II of the Vaterländischer Künstlerverein
Vaterländischer Künstlerverein
Vaterländischer Künstlerverein was a collaborative musical publication or anthology, incorporating 83 variations for piano on a theme by Anton Diabelli, written by 51 composers living in or associated with Austria. It was published in two parts in 1823 and 1824, by firms headed by Diabelli. It...
. Among his pupils were Leopoldine Blahetka (1809–1885) and Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential composers of all time.Born in Bonn, then the capital of the Electorate of Cologne and part of...
's nephew, Karl. His variations were not well received by the English magazine The Harmonicon
The Harmonicon
The Harmonicon was an influential monthly journal of music published in London from 1823 to 1833. It was edited at one period by William Scrope Ayrton Issues contained articles on diverse topics, including reviews of musical compositions, reviews of concert and opera performances, news of...
: "His variations, seven in number, have nothing new in them; they pursue the same track that has been beaten for many years past, and have, under various names, nauseated the ear during a long quarter of a century at least."