János Fusz Explained

János Fusz (Johann Evangelist Fuss) (15 June, baptised on the 16th 1777^[1] in Tolna, Hungary – 9 March 1819), aged 41, was a Hungarian composer. Although he composed in many different genres, he was highly popular during his lifetime for his many songs, earning recognition from Beethoven among others.

He also composed a Quartet for flute, viola, cello and guitar.

Recordings

• German songs – Maria Zadori (soprano) Timothy Bentch (tenor), accompanied by Aniko Horvath on fortepiano, Hungaroton 2006^[2]

References

1. Sas . Agnes . The Life and Work of Janos Fusz . Studia Musicologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae . T. 40 . Fasc. 1/3 . 19–58 . Akadémiai Kiadó . 1999 . 10.2307/902551 . 902551.
2. http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2008/Feb08/FUSZ_hcd32402.htm Musicweb

• https://web.archive.org/web/20070519173536/http://www.magyarzenetortenet.hu/er/erfj01.html