The Trio Chausson, formed in 2001, won first prize at the Weimar International Chamber Music Competition in 2005 and were named 'Rising Stars' in 2007.
Composition History
Haydn dedicated his Trio in C major Hob. XV:27 to Therese Jansen, a German pianist and former pupil of Clementi, whose virtuosity the piece showcases.
Critical Reception
Hummel was celebrated as 'the king of pianists of his time' and admired by Liszt and Chopin, training notable virtuosos like Czerny, Thalberg, and Hiller.
Composer Biography
Hummel was appointed Concertmeister to Prince Esterházy in 1804, likely with Haydn's support, and dedicated his Sonata op.13 to Haydn the following year.
Composer Biography
Haydn served the Esterházy princes as Kapellmeister for nearly 30 years before being relieved of his duties in 1790, though he retained his title.
Composer Biography
Joseph Haydn, a prolific composer, lived through significant musical changes between the 18th and 19th centuries, adapting his work to the evolving art form.
Composer Biography
Johann Nepomuk Hummel, born in 1778, was a child prodigy who studied with Mozart in Vienna and later became a friend of Beethoven.
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