Lezing: “Zum Unterricht genau bezeichnet”:
Friedrich Grützmacher’s editions of Romberg’s music
Door Kate Bennett Wadsworth met Job ter Haar, cello

The heavily annotated editions of the cellist, Friedrich Grützmacher (1832-1903), can tell us an enormous amount about 19th-century performing practices – in particular, about the so-called “classical” style of playing associated with the musical circles of Mendelssohn, Schumann, and Brahms. Grützmacher had a special enthusiasm for Romberg’s music, which he considered “almost invaluable” as teaching material, and his paedagogical editions of Romberg’s sonatas and concertos include an extra layer of technical advice that provides us with an unusually complete picture of his technique and style. This presentation explores various ways that these editions can be mined for information, not only on the nuances of Grützmacher’s cello playing, but also on the connection between mid-19th- century “classical” style and the older musical tradition it aims to preserve.

Romberg Dagen
Romberg Dagen is a festival over two days, celebrating the music of cellist Bernhard Romberg and his significant contribution to the repertoire of the cello and the development of its technique.
The weekend consists of three chamber music concerts of music by Romberg and other musicians from his circle (Reicha, Dotzauer, Ries), a masterclass and three lectures om 19th century performance practice, making it a concise but rich symposium commemorating this important musician.

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