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Autographed album leaf testimonial written by the virtuoso pianist, conductor, composer and pedagogue (1828-1887) extolling the Lévigrave piano, a 19th Century piano manufacturer from Nimes, France. A pupil of Carl Czerny, the pianist was a regular in the Vienna concert scene from 1850-54. De Croze wrote prolifically on piano technique, developed a new method to finger octaves in performance, the text of which was praised by Sigismond Thalberg. The bulk of his compositions are mainly bravura opera paraphrases and salon pieces. De Croze was also the “Maȋtre de Chapelle” to the Duchy of Parma during the mid 19th Century. I am certain that by the use of the Lévigrave, a student with energy can acquire a perfect independence of the fingers, the force, lightness and flexibility that finally comes with the irreproachable execution of the Master. Yours Truly, Ferd de Croze Pianist, Master of the Chapel to her Royal Highness the Duchess of Parma
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