Previous posts for July 23rd are here: Leon Fleisher (2019), Francesco Cilea (2020), and Franz Berwald (2021)
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Eduard Marxsen (23 July 1806 – 18 November 1887) was a German pianist, composer and teacher.
Passing the Torch Song
Marxsen's most famous student was Johannes Brahms, who dedicated his Piano Concerto No. 2 to him. -- adapted from Wikipedia
Eduard Marxsen earns our thanks
For training Brahms to join the ranks,
Of those within the great tradition
Through a rigorous tuition.
Brahms, thus given his vocation,
Thanked him with a dedication.
Envoi
One doesn’t need a famous name
To pass along the sacred flame.
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