early life and musical pursuits ignaz joseph pleyel, an austro-french composer, music publisher, and piano builder, was born on june 18, 1757, in ruppersthal, austria. his early life was marked by a keen interest in music, leading him to study under the tutelage of joseph haydn, a renowned composer of the time. pleyel's musical prowess soon led him to move to paris in 1795, where he founded a music publishing house. this venture not only solidified his reputation as a successful composer but also positioned him as a key figure in the parisian music scene. his pianos, known for their exceptio…