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Joseph Woelfl: Piano Music, Vol. 1
Adalberto Maria Riva
Joseph Woelfl: Piano Music, Vol. 1
Genres: New Age, Classical
 
Joseph Woelfl (1773-1812), a friend of the Mozart family from childhood, was one fo the best-known musicians of his day. Woelfl fought a famous ""piano duel"" with Beethoven in Vienna and a worthy successor to Haydn in the...  more »

     
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All Artists: Adalberto Maria Riva
Title: Joseph Woelfl: Piano Music, Vol. 1
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Label: Naxos of America, Inc.
Release Date: 11/11/2016
Genres: New Age, Classical
Styles: Instrumental, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1

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Joseph Woelfl (1773-1812), a friend of the Mozart family from childhood, was one fo the best-known musicians of his day. Woelfl fought a famous ""piano duel"" with Beethoven in Vienna and a worthy successor to Haydn in the musical life of London, where his music made him a wealthy man and he was an important member of the London Piano School. This album is the first ever to examine in any detail, hopes to rescue Woelfl's once starry reputation from the folds of history. Adalberto Maria Riva is the winner of several national and international prizes. He has given recitals in Croatia, Hungary and many other coutries. This album marks Maria Riva's second release on toccata Classics.