Christian Gottlob Höpner - Prelude in F major

This short prelude in F major was composed by Christian Gottlob Höpner (1799 - 1859). Interestingly, Höpner was a largely self-taught musician and didn't start playing the organ until age 17; and he had no formal musical training until the age of 28. From the wages he received after his apprenticeship as a journeyman weaver, Höpner bought musical textbooks, practised independently on a small organ and attempted compositions. He was advised by composer Johann Nepomuk Hummel to devote himself entirely to music. Höpner served as organist at the Kreuzkirche from 1837 to 1859.
Played on the sample set for the Mascioni organ of the Convent Church in Azzio, Varese, Italy. Sample set by Piotr Grabowski.

[@albertoguerzoni]

Very nice piece and performance.

[@thehalf-bakedorganist]

Thanks, Alberto.

[@memoriasdeunajaponesa]

Then Christian's wish came true finally. It must have been difficult to do what wanted to do freely at that time. I hope you can enjoy as Christian after all efforts. Beautiful one. I liked it.

[@thehalf-bakedorganist]

Thank you for listening and commenting. Hopner's situation is certainly interesting. His background is quite unlike other composers. Glad you like his music.

[@erichkusterer6339]

Never Heard from this Composer. Seems to be simple to Play.

[@thehalf-bakedorganist]

You can find many short, simple pieces, and more complex works by this composer. He's not well known, but his music is quite nice to play, I find.