Johann Nepomuk Hummel was an Austrian composer and, for some period, Haydn’s deputy – he replaced the latter on a kapellmeister position sometimes. Haydn was also his teacher, as well as Mozart, who discerned perspective pianist in him and wasn’t wrong – now we remember Hummel as virtuoso. He didn’t always play, however, and started touring again only after his wife told him to do so – at other times he was composing and giving lessons. Hummel had a lot of talented pupils – among them are Czerny and Mendelssohn. You can download his sheet music here: Bagatelles, Op.107. Watch a performance of one of the pieces below:
Haydn's Miracle Symphony No.102
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