Carl Czerny's compositions include numerous sets of variations on operatic themes, often in the form of entertaining chamber music.
Carl Czerny, the composer, was a virtuoso pianist who was a pupil and friend of Beethoven in Vienna.
Kazunori Seo, the flutist on this album, also served as the producer and editor for the recording.
This album was recorded at the Grand Auditorium, Mie Centre for the Arts, Tsu, Mie Prefecture, Japan, from April 30 to May 2, 2014.
Carl Czerny's works, characteristic of a Classical master, have only recently started to gain wider recognition.
