1752–1832. composer. in the Viennese Classicism tradition.

Pioneer of piano technique and pedagogy; Gradus ad Parnassum is his most enduring contribution. Overlap with early Romantic style.

Signature works: Gradus ad Parnassum, Piano Sonata in F-sharp minor Op. 26 No. 2, Sonatina in C major Op. 36 No. 1, Symphony in D major, Piano Sonata in B-flat major Op. 47 No. 2.