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The Ignaz Moscheles Tradition

Ignaz Moscheles was one of the most famous pianists and teachers of his time. Through his many pupils his pianistic influence reached across Germany, England, Poland, North America, Russia, Austria, Belgium, France and his native Bohemia. Among the long list of his eminent pupils are Felix Mendelssohn, Louis Brassin, Oscar Beringer, Alexander Michalowsky, Ernst Rudorff, Edvard Grieg, William Mason and Constantin Sternberg.

Painting of Pianist Ignaz MoschelesPainting of Pianist Ignaz Moscheles

Last update: Sep 24, 2021

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