Note 39 — Chapter V
Emily Hill translation
August Alexander Klengel, one of the most celebrated pianoforte virtuosi, born January 27th, 1783, was a pupil of Clementi. The pianoforte studies which he wrote are unsurpassed. He composed besides ninety-six Canons and Fugues. In 1819 he went as organist to the Royal Catholic Church in Dresden, and died there in 1852.