59. W. FITZENHAGEN: 19th Century Cello in Germany
I'd simply like to say; I like Fitzenhagen's compositions.
Not very convincing? Listen to this podcast.
Still not really sure? Look over the scores.
And you still need convincing? Play some of his music for yourself.
Even though he may best be known as the cellist who not only gave the premiere performance of Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme but also the cellist brazen enough to alter the score so much that it was nearly unrecognizable as one that the master composer originally penned.
Despite that negative reputation, he did compose a number of very charming pieces.
~Two sets of pieces for students, two cello quartets, numerous character pieces, and others.
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