He and Field were, no doubt, those pianists who through the style of their compositions most influenced Chopin.

For Hummel's works Chopin had indeed a life-long admiration and love.

It is therefore to be regretted that he left in his letters no record of the impression which Hummel, one of the four most distinguished representatives of pianoforte-playing of that time, made upon him.

It is hardly necessary to say that the other three representatives--of different generations and schools let it be understood--were Field, Kalkbrenner, and Moscheles.

The only thing we learn about this visit of Hummel's to Warsaw is that he and the young Polish pianist made a good impression upon each other.