Evolution of the Viennese Fortepiano — Alfons Huber Interview | Op. 10

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Feb 4 2020 • 20 mins

Fortepianos championed by classical composers such as Beethoven and Mozart came from a rich tradition of piano making in Vienna. Guest Dr. Alfons Huber from Vienna’s Collection of Historic Musical Instruments explains fortepiano history and why these pianos disappeared after the classical era.