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About Johann Nepomuk Hummel
A big admirer of legendary composers like Franz Joseph HaydnIn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Austrian composer and virtuoso pianist was one of the figures who helped in the era that spanned between the classical era and the romantic era.
Early Life & Career
He grew up in Pressburg, Kingdom of Hungary as the only child of Johannes Hummel and Margarethe Sommer Hummel. At the genesis of his career, the former composer began studying at an early age with Wolf Amadeus Mozart. His father accompanied and toured with him through Bohemia, Germany, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands and England for four years as a child-prodigy pianist.
Hummel studied for a year in England with Muzio Clementi. He then served as chapel master from 1804-1811 to the Esterhazy Family.
The virtuoso pianist’s most relevant compositions are his piano works which consists of; trios, sonatas, rondos and six concerti, all of which are elegant in style and virtuosic in their melodic writing and ornamentation.
His Family & Death
Johann tied the knot with Elisabeth Rockel in 1813 and their marriage spawned children named Eduard and Carl. He passed away in Weimar in 1837.
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F.A.Q. about Johann Nepomuk Hummel
When is his birthday?
Johann Nepomuk Hummel's birthday is on November 14, 1778.
In how many days is his birthday?
Johann Nepomuk Hummel's birthday is in 205 days
How old was Johann Nepomuk Hummel when he died?
He was 58 years old.
When did he die?
He died in October 17, 1837.
How old would he be today?
Johann Nepomuk Hummel would be 245 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Johann Nepomuk Hummel from?
He was born in Pressburg (Bratislava).