Kirmair, Friedrich Joseph. (1770–1814) [Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. (1756–1791)]. Variations on Mozart. An unusual set of two English Mozart publications, issued in the context of sets of variations by Kirmair which follow each printed Mozart piece. Bound together with a work by G.F. Kiallmark (1804-1887). All upright unbound folio. All engraved throughout and in very good condition. As follows:



"Colomba O Tortorella." [Kirmair Var: No.24, "Air, With Variations for the Piano Forte"] London: Goulding, Dalmaine & Co.. Ca. 1823. Title; 5pp.



"Tre bei garcon lucenti." London: No publisher imprint, but issued by Goulding, Dalmaine & Co. as Kirmair Var: No.2, ca. 1823. 5pp.



[Kiallmark] "L'Oiseau Chantant. Fantasia for the Piano Forte." London: Mayhew & Co. Ca. 1823. 7 pp.



Kirmair was a celebrated pianist who appeared throughout Europe at the turn of the 19th century. In 1795, he was appointed music master to the Queen of Prussia and from 1803, was chamber musician to the Duke of Saxe-Gotha. He also published numerous works for the piano-forte.