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[Chopin, Frédéric. (1810–1849)] Kessler, Joseph Christoph. (1800–1872). 1832 Concert Poster. An uncommon original concert poster from a Leipzig performance by the influential pianist and composer. November 27, 1832. 15.7 x 18.1 inches. Usual folds, overall fine. Among other works, Kessler himself performed the Fifth Piano Conerto of Moscheles, Der Traum and Fantasie für Piano by Kalkbrenner, and Kessler's own Fantasie für das Piano.



Kessler's études, nocturnes, variations, preludes and bagatelles were praised by figures such as Liszt, and Moscheles. His 24 Études Op. 20, one in every key, were published in 1827. The études were celebrated in their day, being performed by Franz Liszt in his concerts.



Frédéric Chopin became exposed to Kessler's music while he was in his teens, after Kessler arrived in Warsaw in 1829 and quickly became part of the city's musical life. He was one of a number of people who gave regular musical soirees attended by Chopin and it was at these gatherings that Chopin heard for the first time works such as Beethoven's "Archduke" Trio. Kessler and Chopin became firm friends and it has been suggested that Chopin may have even borrowed the title "étude" from Kessler, and copied from Kessler the idea of using metronome marks in his scores. Kessler dedicated to Chopin a set of 24 Preludes, Op. 31, one in each of the major and minor keys. A decade later, Chopin repaid the dedication in his own 24 Preludes, Op. 28, and he also employed the circle of fifths that Kessler used in his 24 Études.

[Chopin, Frédéric. (1810–1849)] Kessler, Joseph Christoph. (1800–1872) 1832 Concert Poster

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[Chopin, Frédéric. (1810–1849)] Kessler, Joseph Christoph. (1800–1872). 1832 Concert Poster. An uncommon original concert poster from a Leipzig performance by the influential pianist and composer. November 27, 1832. 15.7 x 18.1 inches. Usual folds, overall fine. Among other works, Kessler himself performed the Fifth Piano Conerto of Moscheles, Der Traum and Fantasie für Piano by Kalkbrenner, and Kessler's own Fantasie für das Piano.



Kessler's études, nocturnes, variations, preludes and bagatelles were praised by figures such as Liszt, and Moscheles. His 24 Études Op. 20, one in every key, were published in 1827. The études were celebrated in their day, being performed by Franz Liszt in his concerts.



Frédéric Chopin became exposed to Kessler's music while he was in his teens, after Kessler arrived in Warsaw in 1829 and quickly became part of the city's musical life. He was one of a number of people who gave regular musical soirees attended by Chopin and it was at these gatherings that Chopin heard for the first time works such as Beethoven's "Archduke" Trio. Kessler and Chopin became firm friends and it has been suggested that Chopin may have even borrowed the title "étude" from Kessler, and copied from Kessler the idea of using metronome marks in his scores. Kessler dedicated to Chopin a set of 24 Preludes, Op. 31, one in each of the major and minor keys. A decade later, Chopin repaid the dedication in his own 24 Preludes, Op. 28, and he also employed the circle of fifths that Kessler used in his 24 Études.