Selected Works For Cello And Piano

The most renowned cellist in 19th century France, Auguste Franchomme (1808 1884) was the chamber music partner and dear friend of Chopin, Solo Cellist of the Musique du Roi, Principal cellist of both the Conservatorys Concert Society orchestra andthe Thé tre-Italien opera orchestra, cellist of the influential Alard-Franchomme Chamber Music Society, and a professor at the Paris Conservatory. He was also an exceptional composer in his own right who wrote dozens of original works, which he oftenperformed.Edited by celebrated cellist Louise Dubin, this unique compilation includes a fascinating essay on the composers life and work. All of the cello and piano compositions chosen for this volume have been out of print for over a century. They areeffective in performance, and they span all periods of Franchommes composing career. The piano parts are easy, and the cello parts range from medium difficulty to challenging. Reproduced from their original first printings, this practice andperformance edition is an essential addition to the collections of amateur and professional cellists.