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Introduction
In my adventure to discover Classical Music, I have been immediately very impressed by this virtuoso pianist and composer. I believe, his biography is exemplary for Europe in his time.
A European Story And Tragedy
Hundred years after World War I (also euphemistically called the Great War), which, in my opinion, nearly destroyed Western civilization, we still wonder how could this monstrous war have happened.
Briefly, a European biography:
- Born in Hungary
- Lived and worked in Vienna, Stuttgart, and Weimar
- He was a freemason like Mozart. Bequeathed part of his property to a masonic lodge.
- Toured several times European countries and Russia
- Taught by Mozart, Haydn, Muzio Clementi
- Friends with Beethoven, Goethe
- Influenced several famous musicians like Chopin
- Created one of the first musician’s pension benefit schemes and giving benefit concerts for it
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