Sigismund Neukomm (1778-1858)

Sigismund-Johannes-Gualbertus-Franciscus-Xaverus Ritter von Neukomm (1778-1858), composer, pianist and conductor from Salzburg, student of the Haydn brothers, among others, was well-travelled in most of European countries, as well as in North Africa and Brazil. An intimate friend of many French musicans (Cherubini, Gossec, Grétry), he was also Talleyrand’s pianist. He was well-known during his...
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