  [Born in Vienna, Austria—1791-1857.] Born in seventeen ninety-one, Karl Czerny early honor won As a master of technique And to help those who are weak And of striking notes afraid, Many an exercise he made. At nine he won an artist's name Beethoven added to his fame, From all artists of his day Electing him his works to play. King of teachers he is known, Master of each fairy tone. At fourteen he began to teach And many pupils he saw reach To heights of music masters' fame When at sixty-six he died All great music lovers cried, But as a gift he left behind Works of his great heart and mind, Full nine hundred forty-nine And every one the world calls fine. |
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