The string quartets in A minor and D major on this album are world premiere recordings.
Composer Biography
Carl Czerny, who became Beethoven's pupil at age ten, remained the composer's close confidant until Beethoven's death.
Performer Biography
The Sheridan Ensemble, founded by cellist Anna Carewe, aims to present a wide spectrum of music, breaking down barriers between genres with its unique instrument collection and diverse performers.
Composer Biography
Czerny's piano exercises and textbooks are still considered exemplary, and he influenced the international virtuoso scene through pupils like Franz Liszt and Theodor Leschetizky.
Composition History
Czerny published two of his symphonies in later life, but not a single one of his string quartets, despite research suggesting he wrote at least 20, possibly up to 40.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Czerny cultivated the image of a teacher and editor, which contributed to his serious compositions remaining hidden from contemporaries and future generations.
Composition History
Czerny wrote many of his more serious works for his private use, while supplying the market with a vast quantity of études, with his published works alone comprising over 800 opus numbers.
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