Carl Czerny
Austrian pianist and composer
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About Carl Czerny
The Austrian composer Carl Czerny also doubled as a pianist and teacher. The talented musician was also of Czech origin and was quite popular during the Early Romantic and Classical eras.
Early Life
Czerny was born to Wenzel Czerny, who was of Czech origin. He was a prodigy and began playing the piano at the tender age of 3. His brilliance preceded him as he was called to study the art of music with Beethoven until 1804.
Career
The pianist's music was not just centered around sonatas and opera theme arrangements but also composed of symphonies and concertos. Czerny first performed publicly in 1800 when he played Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor. The pianist also performed in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in 1806.
Death
Czerny died in 1857 and his possessions were donated to various orphanages and care homes since he had no family or heir.
Trivia
The pianist began teaching music at the age of 15.
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F.A.Q. about Carl Czerny
When is his birthday?
Carl Czerny's birthday is on February 21, 1791.
In how many days is his birthday?
Carl's birthday is in 290 days
How old was Carl when he died?
He was 66 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 15, 1857.
How old would he be today?
Carl Czerny would be 233 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Carl from?
He was born in Vienna.