Carl Czerny

Carl Czerny was an Austrian composer, pianist and music teacher. He mostly known for his etudes. Czerny received his first teachings from his father - a well-known piano virtuoso - and at the age of 10 he was already a brilliant composer, which is why he continued his studies under Ludwig van Beethoven. Czerny also studied with Muzio Clementi, Johann Nepomuk Hummel and Antonio Salieri. Yet, he seldom performed in concert.  Later, he became the teacher of Franz Liszt and composed over 1000 works, of which his educational works Schule der Geläufigkeit en Schule der linken Hand, as well as his many etudes, are still widely used in piano education today. He is regarded as one of the most important members of the Viennese Music practice of his time. Liszt even dedicated his 12 Etudes d'execution transcendante. Czerny's other works, among which his many symphonies, piano concertos, sacred music and chamber music, was lost into oblivion for a long time. It was not until the end of the 20th century that it received some attention again. His style can be described as typically Viennese Classicistic, but at times soem Romantic influences can be recognised.