About Ferdinand Beyer
Lived 1806 – 1863 (aged 56). Ferdinand Beyer was a pianist and composer.
Ferdinand Beyer (Querfurt, 25 July 1806 – Mainz, 14 May 1863) was a German composer and pianist. Well known in his day for his light music and piano arrangements of popular orchestral works, he is now mainly known for his book Vorschule im Klavierspiel ("Beginning Piano School or Elementary Instruction Book for the Piano") Op. 101.
The Vorschule im Klavierspiel has been a major influence in piano pedagogy since its publication, being the foundation of elementary piano education in many countries, as is attested by the many anthologies containing parts of the Vorschule as well as the curriculum followed in many countries.
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Who was Ferdinand Beyer?
German composer and pianist
When was Ferdinand Beyer born?
Ferdinand Beyer was born on 25 July 1806 in Querfurt.
When did Ferdinand Beyer die?
Ferdinand Beyer died on 14 May 1863 in Mainz.
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Ferdinand Beyer was a pianist and composer.
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Ferdinand Beyer's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Saxony.
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