In the late 18th century Ignaz Josep Pleyel (1757-1831) was undisputedly considered one of the leading figures in European musical life. Among the hard-earned trademarks of his life in politically unsettled times were popularity, an entrepreneurial spirit and success.

This volume, based on the first International Ignaz Josep Pleyel Symposium, fully illustrates the traces left by Pleyel in the history of music. Instead of over-hasty evaluation, the contributions offer a concentrated examinatio...