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Maria Theresia von Paradis
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Jean-Baptiste Breval
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Jean-Baptiste Sebastien Bréval (6 November 1753 – 18 March 1823) was a French cellist and composer. He wrote mostly for his own instrument,… read moreJean-Baptiste Sebastien Bréval (6 November 1753 – 18 March 1823) was a French cellist and composer. He wrote mostly for his own instrument, including pedagogical works as well as virtuoso display pieces. Bréval was born in Paris, and wen… read moreJean-Baptiste Sebastien Bréval (6 November 1753 – 18 March 1823) was a French cellist and composer. He wrote mostly for his own instrument, including pedagogical works as well as virtuoso display pieces. Bréval was born in Paris, and went on to study with François Cupis (1735-1810) and Martin Ber… read more -
Jean-Pierre Duport
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Jean-Pierre Duport (27 November 1741 – 31 December 1818) was a cellist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Along with his brother, J… read moreJean-Pierre Duport (27 November 1741 – 31 December 1818) was a cellist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Along with his brother, Jean-Louis Duport (also a cellist), he was active in the musical life of France and Germany. Jean-P… read moreJean-Pierre Duport (27 November 1741 – 31 December 1818) was a cellist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Along with his brother, Jean-Louis Duport (also a cellist), he was active in the musical life of France and Germany. Jean-Pierre was the son of a dancing master, and a student of the … read more -
Jean Barrière
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Jean-Baptiste Barrière (2 May 1707-6 June 1747) was a French cellist and composer. He was born in Bordeaux, and died in Paris, at 40 years … read moreJean-Baptiste Barrière (2 May 1707-6 June 1747) was a French cellist and composer. He was born in Bordeaux, and died in Paris, at 40 years of age. Musical career Barrière first studied the viol, and published a set of viol sonatas. In du… read moreJean-Baptiste Barrière (2 May 1707-6 June 1747) was a French cellist and composer. He was born in Bordeaux, and died in Paris, at 40 years of age. Musical career Barrière first studied the viol, and published a set of viol sonatas. In due course however he became a skilled cellist during a period… read more -
Anton Kraft
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Anton Kraft (* December 30, 1752 in Rokycany, Bohemian; † August 28, 1829 in Vienna) was an Czech cellist and composer. He was a close frie… read moreAnton Kraft (* December 30, 1752 in Rokycany, Bohemian; † August 28, 1829 in Vienna) was an Czech cellist and composer. He was a close friend of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Kraft was possibly born in the Bohemian town Rokycany. He rece… read moreAnton Kraft (* December 30, 1752 in Rokycany, Bohemian; † August 28, 1829 in Vienna) was an Czech cellist and composer. He was a close friend of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Kraft was possibly born in the Bohemian town Rokycany. He received early musical education on the cello from his father be… read more -
Pierre Rode
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Jacques Pierre Joseph Rode (February 16, 1774 – November 25, 1830) was a French violinist and composer. Born in Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France… read moreJacques Pierre Joseph Rode (February 16, 1774 – November 25, 1830) was a French violinist and composer. Born in Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France, Pierre Rode traveled to Paris at the age of 13 and soon became a favourite pupil of the great Gi… read moreJacques Pierre Joseph Rode (February 16, 1774 – November 25, 1830) was a French violinist and composer. Born in Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France, Pierre Rode traveled to Paris at the age of 13 and soon became a favourite pupil of the great Giovanni Battista Viotti who found the boy so talented that he… read more -
Lodovico Filippo Laurenti
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Lodovico Filippo Laurenti (1693–1757) was an composer from Bologna, Italy whose family was active in Bolognese musical life. His father, Ba… read moreLodovico Filippo Laurenti (1693–1757) was an composer from Bologna, Italy whose family was active in Bolognese musical life. His father, Bartolomeo, a composer and violinist, was a founder of the Accademia Filarmonica di Bologna. Lodovic… read moreLodovico Filippo Laurenti (1693–1757) was an composer from Bologna, Italy whose family was active in Bolognese musical life. His father, Bartolomeo, a composer and violinist, was a founder of the Accademia Filarmonica di Bologna. Lodovico's older brother Pietro Paolo, a composer as well, was… read more -
Alfredo Piatti
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Carlo Alfredo Piatti (January 8, 1822 – July 18, 1901) was an Italian cellist. He was born at Borgo Canale, in Bergamo and died in Mozzo, 4… read moreCarlo Alfredo Piatti (January 8, 1822 – July 18, 1901) was an Italian cellist. He was born at Borgo Canale, in Bergamo and died in Mozzo, 4 miles from Bergamo. The cellist Alfredo Piatti made his concert debut at 15 and started touring a… read moreCarlo Alfredo Piatti (January 8, 1822 – July 18, 1901) was an Italian cellist. He was born at Borgo Canale, in Bergamo and died in Mozzo, 4 miles from Bergamo. The cellist Alfredo Piatti made his concert debut at 15 and started touring at 16. No one doubted the young virtuoso's skill on the … read more -
Nicolas-Charles Bochsa
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Robert Nicolas-Charles Bochsa (9 August 1789 in Montmédy, Meuse, France – 6 January 1856 in Sydney, Australia) was a musician and composer.… read moreRobert Nicolas-Charles Bochsa (9 August 1789 in Montmédy, Meuse, France – 6 January 1856 in Sydney, Australia) was a musician and composer. The son of a Bohemia-born musician Karl Bochsa (de), he was able to play the flute and piano by t… read moreRobert Nicolas-Charles Bochsa (9 August 1789 in Montmédy, Meuse, France – 6 January 1856 in Sydney, Australia) was a musician and composer. The son of a Bohemia-born musician Karl Bochsa (de), he was able to play the flute and piano by the age of 7. In 1807 he went to study at the Paris Conservat… read more -
Martin Berteau
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Martin Berteau (c. 1700? in Valenciennes – c. 1770? in Angers) was a French cellist, cello teacher, and composer. He is widely regarded as … read moreMartin Berteau (c. 1700? in Valenciennes – c. 1770? in Angers) was a French cellist, cello teacher, and composer. He is widely regarded as the founder of the French school of cello playing. Descriptions of Berteau's life are often u… read moreMartin Berteau (c. 1700? in Valenciennes – c. 1770? in Angers) was a French cellist, cello teacher, and composer. He is widely regarded as the founder of the French school of cello playing. Descriptions of Berteau's life are often unreliable and exaggerated. As a result, little is certain ab… read more