Johann Nepomuk Hummel | |
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 1820 portrait | |
| Born | 14 November 1778 |
| Died | 17 October 1837 (aged 58) |
| Occupation(s) | Composer and pianist |
| Works | List of compositions |
| Spouse | Elisabeth Röckel (m. 1813) |
| Children | Eduard, Carl |
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (14 November 1778 – 17 October 1837) was an Austrian composer and virtuoso pianist. His music reflects the transition from the Classical to the Romantic musical era. He was a pupil of Mozart, Salieri and Haydn. Hummel significantly influenced later piano music of the 19th century, particularly in the works of Chopin, Liszt and Mendelssohn.