Leopold Kozeluch, born in 1747 in Velvery, Bohemia, was a well-known composer, pianist, publisher, and teacher of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Leopold Kozeluch was an early advocate for the fortepiano over the harpsichord and influenced the development of an idiomatic writing style for the instrument.
Composer Biography
Leopold Kozeluch was appointed successor to Mozart as Kammer Kapellmeister and Hofmusik Compositor in 1792 by Emperor Franz II, holding these positions until his death in 1818.
Recording & Production
The Classical Chamber Players specialize in recording modern premieres of works by important 18th and 19th-century composers that were previously unavailable to the public.
Performer Biography
Rochelle Sennet, a soloist on this album, is an assistant professor of piano at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and performs works by composers like Bach, Beethoven, and African American composers.
Performer Biography
Sonia Lee, a soloist on this album, performs on various historical keyboard instruments including harpsichord, fortepiano, and clavichord, and maintains an active concert and lecture schedule internationally.
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