Short bio Auguste Franchomme
Full biography Auguste Franchomme
Auguste Franchomme was a renowned French cellist and composer who lived from 1808 to 1884. He was a prominent figure in the Parisian music scene during the mid-19th century and collaborated with many of the leading composers of the time. In addition to his virtuosic skills as a cellist, he was also known for his compositions, which included works for the cello, as well as chamber music and orchestral pieces.
Franchomme's collaborations with Frédéric Chopin were particularly notable. The two were close friends and Chopin wrote several works specifically for Franchomme, including the Grand Duo Concertante and his Cello Sonata. Franchomme was also involved in premieres of many of Chopin's works, including his works for piano and orchestra.
Despite his success as a cellist and composer, Franchomme continued to work as a teacher throughout his life. He was a professor at the Paris Conservatoire and was highly regarded as a pedagogue. Many of his students went on to become successful cellists in their own right.
Today, Franchomme is remembered primarily for his contributions to the cello repertoire and his collaborations with Chopin. His works continue to be performed and recorded, and his legacy as a celebrated cellist and composer lives on.
Compositions featuring Auguste Franchomme
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Themes (3) with variations, for cello & piano, Op. 22 | 14:48 min | Chamber Music | 1841 |
| 2 | Nocturnes (3) for 2 cellos (or cello & piano), Op. 15 | 14:44 min | Chamber Music | 1838 |
| 3 | Chant d'adieux, for cello & string quartet (or piano), Op. 9 | 8:05 min | Chamber Music | 1836 |
| 4 | Variations sur deux thèmes (russe et écossais), for cello & string quartet (or piano), Op. 6 | 10:45 min | Chamber Music | 1835 |
| 5 | Fantaisie sur une mélodie de Schubert, for cello & piano (or string quartet), Op. 39 | 6:31 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Solo, for cello & piano, Op. 18/3 | 6:58 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Nocturnes (3) for cello & piano (or 2 cellos), Op. 14 | Chamber Music | - | |
| 8 | Nocturne for 2 cellos (or cello & piano) in C minor, Op. 15/1 | 5:01 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Nocturne for 2 cellos (or cello & piano) in A flat major, Op. 15/3 | 5:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | La Norma, for cello & piano, Op. 17/6 (after Bellini) | 5:31 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Grande Valse, for cello & orchestra (or piano), Op. 34 | 8:19 min | Concerto | - |
| 12 | Grand Duo Concertante on the theme of "Robert le Diable," for cello & piano | 12:39 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Gran duo on the theme "Anna Bolena," for cello & piano, Op. 23 | 11:16 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Air Auvergnat Varié, for cello & orchetra, Op. 26 | 11:24 min | Concerto | - |
| 15 | Etudes (12) for 2 cellos, Op. 35 | 26:34 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | Etude for 2 cellos in C sharp minor, Op. 35/11 | 5:28 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Etude for 2 cellos in C minor, Op. 35/5 | 2:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Deuxième Air Rusee Varié, for cello & string quartet (or piano), Op. 32 | 11:09 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Caprices (12) for 2 cellos, Op. 7 | 32:58 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Caprice on Weber's "Preciosa," for cello & piano, Op. 24/2 | 5:43 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | Caprice for 2 cellos in G minor, Op 7/11 | 2:02 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Caprice for 2 cellos in D major, Op 7/6 | 2:41 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | Caprice for 2 cellos in C major, Op 7/7 | 5:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Caprice for 2 cellos in B minor, Op 7/9 | 4:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Auguste Franchomme
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Chopin ~ Franchomme, Juliette Salmona, Katherine Nikitine – Chant D'Adieux(CD, ) | 2021 | Editions Hortus |
| 2 |  |
Chopin, Franchomme, Edoardo Torbianelli, Fernando Caida-Greco – Le Chant Du Violoncelle(CD, Album) | 2020 | Paraty |
| 3 |  |
Auguste Franchomme , Performed By Louise Dubin – The Franchomme Project (Newly Discovered Works By Auguste Franchomme)(CD, Album) | 2015 | Delos |
| 4 |  |
Ensemble Explorations, Roel Dieltiens, Auguste Franchomme – Le Violoncelle Virtuose(CD, ) | 2002 | Harmonia Mundi France |
| 5 |  |
Ensemble Explorations, Roel Dieltiens, Auguste Franchomme – Le Violoncelle Virtuose(CD, Stereo) | 1997 | Harmonia Mundi France |
| 6 |  |
Auguste Franchomme, Clay Ruede – The Complete Caprices & Etudes(CD, ) | 1994 | Koch International Classics |
| 7 |  |
Franchomme · Romberg · Dotzauer · Lindley · Servais – Virtuose Gesellschaftsmusik Der Frühromantik Für Violoncello Und Streicher(LP, Album) | 1971 | MPS Records |
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