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Andreas Streicher
1761–1833
A pianist, composer, and piano maker from Stuttgart who became part of Vienna’s rich musical life, he is also remembered as a close friend and early supporter of Friedrich Schiller. His work linked performance, teaching, and instrument building at a time when the piano itself was rapidly evolving.
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Schillers Flucht von Stuttgart und Aufenthalt in Mannheim von 1782-1785
by Andreas Streicher
About the author
Born in Stuttgart in 1761, Johann Andreas Streicher built a varied musical life as a pianist, composer, teacher, and piano maker. He is often noted not only for his own work in music, but also for helping Friedrich Schiller during the poet’s flight from Stuttgart in 1782, beginning a lifelong friendship.
In the 1790s he married Nannette Stein, daughter of the celebrated piano maker Johann Andreas Stein. The couple moved to Vienna, where the Streicher name became closely associated with fine piano building. While Nannette played a leading role in the workshop, Andreas also taught piano and composed, becoming a familiar figure in Vienna’s musical circles.
Today he is remembered as one of the figures who connected the practical craft of piano making with the everyday world of composers and performers in early 19th-century Vienna. That mix of artistry, teaching, and craftsmanship gives his story a special place in music history.