Johann Nepomuk Hummel

Johann Nepomuk Hummel (born Pressburg November 14, 1778; died Weimar October 17, 1837) was an Austrian composer and pianist.  He was a child prodigy.  Mozart thought he was so talented that he taught him free of charge.  Hummel became one of the greatest pianists and composers in Europe.  He always wrote in a Classical style, he never became an early Romantic like Beethoven.
He also wrote a concerto for trumpet, which is fairly famous.

Category:1778 births
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Category:Austrian composers
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Category:People from Bratislava
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