Carolyn’s Music

Ernest (or Ernst) Krahmer (1795-1837)

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the recorder faded in popularity. However, during the early 19th century a folk wind instrument similar to the recorder, known as the csakan (or czakan), became popular, especially in Vienna. Krahmer was an oboist in the Viennese court orchestra from 1828 until his death and wrote a method book, several compilations of exercises, and much more repertory for this instrument. The Adagio quasi Andante here is from a collection of etudes published first in the early 1820s.