Kalkbrenner, Frédéric 1785 - 1849
Author: Saitoh, Noriko
Last updated：August 1, 2008
Author: Saitoh, Noriko
Born in Germany, he was active in France as a pianist, piano educator, and composer. He is said to have been born while his parents were traveling from Kassel to Berlin. After studying at the Paris Conservatoire, he also received instruction from Haydn in Vienna. In Vienna, he met Clementi and was recognized as both a pianist and a composer. Subsequently, he also performed in London. Upon returning to Paris, he became a director of the piano manufacturing company Pleyel and gained renown as a pianist and piano instructor. His achievements include improving piano technique, particularly the use of octaves, the left hand, and pedals. As a composer, Kalkbrenner demonstrated his dedication to the piano through his piano concertos, piano sonatas, and etudes for piano.
Works(172)
Concerto (2)
concerto (5)
Works with orchestral accompaniment (9)
Piano Solo (13)
sonata (10)
rondo (13)
pieces (8)
etude (8)
prelude (1)
fantasy (4)
variation (19)
Reduction/Arrangement (61)
"Din din", Introduction et Rondeau sur le Duo favorite de l'opé "Les Noces de Figaro" (Mozart) Op.57
Playing time: 10 min 40 sec
Various works (9)
Nouveau Quadrille de Contredanses brillantes, suivies d'une valse et d'un galop Op.121
Playing time: 8 min 10 sec
Piano Ensemble (5)
variation (2)
Chamber Music (3)
Various works (4)
Chamber music (6)