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Treatise on piano-playing
Author: Johann Nepomuk Hummel (German, 1778-1837)
Publisher: Tobias Haslinger, Vienna
Date: 1828
First edition of J.N. Hummel's Ausfeuhrliche theoretisch-practische
Anweisung zum Piano-forte-spiel. Volume is 444 pages, large 4to,
engraved throughout; portrait of the author (by F. Sroeber after Ehergott
Gruenier); Elaborate dedication title-page, privilege ornamented with coat of
arms; engraved titles to each part, preliminaries and music. Bound in green
modern half morocco, gilt spine.
Hummel's piano treatise is "one of the most important sources of information
about the late Viennese style of performing and, in particular, ornamentation"
(The New Grove Dictionary, 1980, Vol. 8, p. 784).
This is of particular interest because Hummel was a pupil of Mozart, whose
ornamentation of his own piano music is the subject of much interest. He
became one of the leading pianist-composers of the early 19th century: Mozart
was so impressed by Hummel that he taught him free of charge. He was regarded
by his contemporaries as Europe's leading pianist, his style leaving a strong
influence on Chopin.
Dimensions: 332x265mm
Condition: Some light browning.
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