Johann Baptist Streicher
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Johann Baptist Streicher (3 January 1796, Vienna – 28 March 1871, Vienna) was an Austrian piano
maker. Streicher learned the craft from his parents, Nannette
and Andreas Streicher, who ran a successful piano-making business. He became a partner in the business in 1823 and, after the death of his parents, was the sole owner of the company. Among his pupils was the German piano maker Johann Bernhard Klem. Streicher's son Emil sold the family business in 1896 to the brothers Stingl, as grandson Theodor had aspirations as a composer and no interest in continuing the franchise.
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
maker. Streicher learned the craft from his parents, Nannette
Nannette Streicher
Nannette Streicher née Stein was a German piano maker, composer, music educator and writer.-Life:...
and Andreas Streicher, who ran a successful piano-making business. He became a partner in the business in 1823 and, after the death of his parents, was the sole owner of the company. Among his pupils was the German piano maker Johann Bernhard Klem. Streicher's son Emil sold the family business in 1896 to the brothers Stingl, as grandson Theodor had aspirations as a composer and no interest in continuing the franchise.