The Symphony in G minor by Cipriani Potter, though labeled 'No. 10' in the autograph score, is chronologically the sixth of his nine surviving symphonies.
Composer Biography
Cipriani Potter, the composer, was named after his Italian-born godmother's surname and proudly signed his manuscripts with 'Cipriani Potter' throughout his life.
Composer Biography
Potter's grandfather, Richard Potter, was an instrument maker who patented improvements for flute mechanics, and his father was a piano teacher, flutist, and a founding member of the London Philharmonic Society.
Composer Biography
During his travels on the continent, Cipriani Potter met Beethoven, who expressed fondness for the young Brit and attested to his 'talent for composition'.
Composer Biography
Cipriani Potter studied counterpoint with Thomas Attwood, who was one of Mozart's favorite students, and also received instruction from Joseph Woelfl, a student of Leopold Mozart and Michael Haydn.
Critical Reception
Richard Wagner, in his autobiography, described Cipriani Potter as an 'old-fashioned but amiable composer' and praised his G minor symphony for its 'humble breadth and its clean contrapuntal work'.
Composition History
Cipriani Potter's Symphony in G minor was commissioned by the prestigious Philharmonic Society for £35, a fee considerably lower than what they paid Mendelssohn or Spohr for commissioned works.
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