Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller facts for kids

Friedrich Burgmüller was a German musician. He was a talented pianist and composer. He was born in 1806 into a family of musicians. He wrote many pieces for the piano. Some of his most famous works are easy piano studies. These are still used by students today.

Who Was Friedrich Burgmüller?

Friedrich Burgmüller was born on December 4, 1806. His full name was Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller. He was born in Regensburg, Germany. His family loved music. His father and brother were also musicians.

In 1832, Friedrich moved to Paris, France. He started to use the French style in his music. He lived in Paris until he died on February 13, 1874.

Music for Young Pianists

Burgmüller is best known for his piano music. He wrote many short pieces. These pieces are called etudes. Etudes are studies that help musicians learn new skills. Many of his etudes were written for children. They help young pianists learn to play the piano better. These etudes are still very popular. Piano teachers around the world use them.

His Famous Ballet Music

Burgmüller also wrote music for ballets. A ballet is a type of dance performance. His most famous piece of ballet music is called the Peasant pas de deux. This music is part of a famous ballet called Giselle. The ballet was created by Adolphe Adam in 1841.

It is a bit of a mystery how Burgmüller's music ended up in Giselle. The Peasant pas de deux was not originally part of the ballet. It was added later. This piece was first called Souvenirs de Ratisbonne. It is one of the most loved parts of the Giselle ballet.

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  Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller from a lithograph, c.1840

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In Spanish: Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller para niños