Austrian piano virtuoso and composer Carl (or Karl) Czerny (1791-1857) was a disciple and renowned interpreter of Beethoven, later counting Liszt among his pupils. His writings feature piano works, teaching manuals, and exercises. He wrote piano duets with up to four players, and some organ music. His symphonies, overtures, and concertos are largely unknown; some remain unpublished. He also wrote some chamber music, usually involving the piano. Finally, he composed church music, including settings of the Mass, Graduals, Offertories and other liturgical works.
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