Anton Diabelli

Anton Diabelli was an Austrian music publisher, editor, composer, guitarist, pianist, and pedagogue, born on September 5, 1781, in Mattsee near Salzburg. He is best known for his waltz on which Ludwig van Beethoven wrote his famous "Diabelli Variations." Diabelli's early life involved singing in the boys' choir at Salzburg Cathedral and studying music with Michael Haydn. He initially intended to enter the priesthood but left the monastery in 1803 and moved to Vienna, where he taught piano and guitar, and learned the music publishing business. In 1818, he co-founded the publishing firm Cappi & Co., and later established his own firm, Diabelli & Co., in 1824. Diabelli published works by notable composers like Beethoven, Czerny, Strauss, Lanner, and Schubert, and composed a variety of pieces, including operettas, masses, and numerous light works for piano, flute, and guitar.

Diabelli's compositions include a significant number of guitar pieces, such as sonatas and exercises, which remain popular today. His publishing activities played a crucial role in promoting the works of prominent composers of his time. Diabelli passed away on April 7, 1858, in Vienna, leaving behind a legacy as both a composer and a pivotal figure in the music publishing industry.

Genres

Classical

Baroque

Opera

Chamber Music

Operetta

Piano Music

Sacred Music

Guitar Music

Latest Release

Sonate pour la guitare seul 0p. 29/1

Anton Diabelli

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released April 26, 2024