Auguste Franchomme, a cellist and composer, was a founding member of the orchestra of the Société des Concerts du Conservatoire and solo cellist of King Louis-Philippe's new Musique du Roi chamber orchestra.
Composer Biography
Auguste Franchomme was a close friend and collaborator of Frédéric Chopin, who dedicated his last composition, the Sonata for Piano and Cello, Op. 65, to Franchomme.
Composer Biography
Auguste Franchomme, the composer featured on this album, was the most renowned French cellist of his time, winning the Paris Conservatoire's Premier Prix at age 16.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Auguste Franchomme's compositions, which include themes from Mozart, Schubert, and bel canto opera, favor elegance, melancholy, and humor without irony, often featuring singing passages and buoyant bowing patterns.
Compositional Technique
Auguste Franchomme was an innovator in cello technique, adapting the expanding musical language of the early Romantic period to his instrument and writing in genres new to cello music, such as solo caprices and Chopin-style nocturnes.
Cultural Impact
Despite his fame, Auguste Franchomme is often remembered today primarily as Chopin's friend and collaborator, which has obscured his own musical achievements and importance.
Instruments
Auguste Franchomme, the composer, owned an Antonio Stradivari cello that was previously played by the renowned cellist Jean-Louis Duport.
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