Nicolas Horvath - Carl Czerny: 30 ?tudes de M?canisme, Op. 849

Carl Czerny, a student of Beethoven � whose music remained an inspiration � occupied an important place in the musical landscape of his time as both performer and pedagogue. His own students, such as Liszt, transmitted his teaching principles which were available in a large number of ground-breaking exercises and �tudes. Czerny wrote his 30 �tudes de m�canisme, Op. 849 (�30 Studies of Technique�) at a time of exceptionally high demand for teaching material. The Studies make use of a limited range of keys but are intended as an introduction for students to the �School of Velocity�. Perfectly placed between his simpler and more virtuosic Studies, Czerny�s �tudes have remained in demand to the present day.