Crossword puzzle clue "pianist who said music is not a hobby not even a passion with me music is me 1800"

Pianist who said, "Music is not a hobby, not even a passion with me; music is me" (1800)

U.S. pianist of 1800's

It's said that he said, "I never said most of the things I said"

"But I can't decide on the last note!" said Johnny, pointing at his score. "Everything I try sounds like it has a ___. It's not even close to being on target."

Even or close to even, in a tennis set

Early 1800's political scandal

British author of 1800's

U.S. sculptor of 1800's