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The Ludwig Berger Tradition

Greatly influenced by his teacher Muzio Clementi, Ludwig Berger had among his students Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn, and exerted an important influence on Russian pianism through Adolph von Henselt, who in turn taught Nikolay Zverev.

Painting of Pianist Ludwig BergerPainting of Pianist Ludwig Berger

Last update: Sep 24, 2021

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