Johann Baptist Cramer

Johann Baptist Cramer (February 24, 1771, Mannheim - April 16, 1858, London), was an English musician of German extraction. He was the son of Wilhelm Cramer (1743-1799), a famous London violinist and musical conductor, one of a numerous family who were identified with the progress of music during the 18th and 19th centuries. Johann Baptist was brought to London as a child, and it was in London that the greater part of his musical efforts was exercised.

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February 24 - 1771 - Mannheim - April 16 - 1858 - London - English - German

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From 1782 to 1784 he studied the piano under Muzio Clementi, and soon became known as a professional pianist both in London. and on the continent; he enjoyed a world-wide reputation, and was particularly appreciated by Beethoven.

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1782 - 1784 - Piano - Muzio Clementi - Beethoven

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Apart from his pianoforte-playing, Cramer is important as a composer, and as principal founder in 1824 of the London music-publishing house of Cramer & Co. He wrote a number of sonatas, etc., for pianoforte, and other compositions; but his Etudes is the work by which he lives as a composer. These studies have appeared in numerous editions, and became the staple pieces in the training of pianists.

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1824 - Etude

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