Carl Czerny's transcriptions for piano four hands were crucial in making the symphonies of classical masters known to the general public in early Romantic Parisian music circles.
Compositional Technique
Carl Czerny's music often falls into three categories: piano works for virtuoso display, pedagogical works, and more serious compositions like symphonies and masses that were often unpublished.
Composer Biography
Carl Czerny, born in 1791, was a pupil of Beethoven and maintained a close friendship with him until Beethoven's death in 1827.
Performer Biography
Jingshu Zhao, one of the pianists on this album, has won multiple national and international competitions, including first prize in the 2021 Baroque Music Competition Division of Charleston International Music Competition.
Composer Biography
Carl Czerny was the teacher of the young Franz Liszt, who dedicated his 12 Études d'exécution transcendante to Czerny in gratitude.
Recording & Production
This album features first recordings of Carl Czerny's piano music, highlighting previously unrecorded works by the composer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
While Carl Czerny is widely known for his pedagogical works, only about one-tenth of his vast output was solely concerned with teaching.
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