The melody of 'Schöne Minka', a Ukrainian folk song, was used by Beethoven three times and even by the Leningrad Cowboys in the 21st century.
Johann Nepomuk Hummel, the composer, was a pupil of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, living with the Mozarts in Vienna from 1786.
Martin Rummel, the cellist, is known for his first recordings of all major cello études and his commented sheet music editions for Bärenreiter-Verlag.
Hummel's 'Grande Sonate' for cello and piano showcases his mastery of orchestration, adding rich color through the cello part.
Hummel's Sonata for piano No. 5 features energetic, harsh dissonances, marking a departure from his earlier elegant classical style.
Hummel's teachers included not only Mozart, but also Salieri, Haydn, and Albrechtsberger.
Hummel's compositional style evolved from classical towards early Romanticism, influenced by Chopin's piano writing.
