Sigismond Thalberg (Pâquis near Geneva, Switzerland, January 8, 1812 – Posilipo, Naples, Italy, April 27 1871) was a composer and a virtuoso pianist. Wikipedia
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At the age of ten Thalberg was sent to Vienna to prepare for a career in the diplomatic service, but he studied music at the same time with A. Mittag (bassoonist of Opera) S. Secter and J.N. Hummel. www.centrothalberg.it/biografiathalberginglese.htm