Beethoven's early career in Vienna was significantly aided by introductions to leading members of society in the Imperial capital, where he established himself as a pianist and composer.
Compositional Technique
Beethoven's compositions include numerous canons, ranging from early counterpoint exercises to mature jokes and jeux d'esprit.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Tamanial is an a cappella quartet based in Vienna, Austria, established to grow as musicians through soloist responsibility across various musical styles.
Composer Biography
Ludwig van Beethoven, born in Bonn in 1770, was the eldest son of a singer in the Archbishop-Elector of Cologne's musical establishment.
Composer Biography
The onset of deafness at the turn of the century led Beethoven away from a performing career and allowed him to develop his gifts for counterpoint, revolutionizing existing musical forms.
Composer Biography
Beethoven studied counterpoint with Johann Georg Albrechtsberger, Italian word-setting with court Kapellmeister Antonio Salieri, and violin with Ignaz Schuppanzigh, a younger contemporary.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of several of Beethoven's canons and musical jokes.
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