Friedrich Kalkbrenner

Friedrich Wilhelm Kalkbrenner (* November 7, 1785 during a trip to his mother between Kassel and Berlin, † June 10, 1849 in Enghien -les- Bains, near Paris ) was a German - French pianist and composer.

Life

As the son of Christian Kalkbrenner, he received training at the Paris Conservatory (1799-1801) and at the Conservatory of Vienna (1803 /04). Sponsors and teacher in Vienna were, among others, Joseph Haydn, Johann Georg Albrechtsberger and Ludwig van Beethoven.

His work began as a piano teacher and pianist in Paris. From 1818, he led this career with Johann Bernhard Logier in London continues to be successful. A concert tour to Germany followed. He settled in Paris in 1824 and founded a music school for advanced students.

Kalkbrenner's method of playing the piano was continued by his pupil Camille Stamaty and mentioned approvingly by Franz Liszt. Kalkbrenner was an idol of Frédéric Chopin, who dedicated later his Piano Concerto No. 1 ( Chopin). He became business partners of the piano maker Ignaz Pleyel and got a high reputation. He was 1824-1833 as the most famous pianist in the world.

He died in 1849 from the effects of cholera and was buried in the Cimetière de Montmartre.

Works (selection)

• Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op 61 (1823 )
• Piano Concerto No. 2 in E minor, Op 85 (1826 )
• Piano Concerto No. 3 in A minor, Op 107 (1829 )
• Piano Concerto No. 4 in A flat major, Op 127 (1835 )
• Grand Sonata for Piano in F major, Op 28
• Sonata in A flat major, Op 177
• Grand Trio No.. 1 for Piano, Violin and Cello in E minor, Op 7
• Grand Trio No.. 2 for Piano, Violin and Cello in A flat major, Op 14
• Third Trio for piano, violin and bass in B flat major, Op 26
• Fourth Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello in D major, Op 84
• Fifth Grand Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello in A flat major, Op 149
• Great Quintet for piano, clarinet, horn, cello and double bass in A minor, Op 81
• Large Septet, Op 132
• Ed Adagio Allegro di bravura, Op 102 (1830)
• Les Charmes de la Walse op 73
• Polonaise brillante in B flat major, Op 55
• Introduction and Rondino for piano on " Ahi! Povero Calpigi " from Salieri's gowns, Op 78