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.

János Fusz.

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

Recordings edit

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

References edit

  1. ^ Sas, Agnes (1999). "The Life and Work of Janos Fusz". Studia Musicologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae. T. 40 (Fasc. 1/3). Akadémiai Kiadó: 19–58. doi:10.2307/902551. JSTOR 902551.
  2. ^ Musicweb

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