Among Julius Klengel's notable cello pupils were Emanuel Feuermann, Gregor Piatigorsky, Guilhermina Suggia, and William Pleeth.
Composer Biography
Klengel came from a musical family; his father was a friend of Mendelssohn, his brother Paul was a well-known violinist, pianist, and composer, and his grandfather played violin in the Gewandhaus Orchestra for 50 years without missing a concert.
Composition History
The three Concertinos by Klengel were written for teaching purposes, and the First Concertino is still played by young cellists today.
Composer Biography
Julius Klengel was the principal cellist of the Gewandhaus Orchestra from 1881 to 1924, succeeding his teacher Emil Hegar.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Klengel was particularly renowned as an interpreter of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms (whom he knew personally), and Reger (whose A minor Sonata and first solo Suite were dedicated to him).
Performer Biography
Martin Rummel, the cellist on this recording, is the last pupil of the legendary William Pleeth, who was himself a pupil of Julius Klengel.
Composer Biography
Julius Klengel, the composer, was born and died in Leipzig, Germany, where he was revered by cellists worldwide for his insights into Classical and Romantic masterpieces.
