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KLENGEL – Andante and Variations in G Major, Op.28 – FOUR CELLOS

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Julius Klengel, one of the most important German cellists and famous teachers of the Romantic age and beyond, was born in the musically active city of Leipzig. At the turn of the twentieth century Germany had consolidated itself as the foremost cello school of the world. This was especially due to the historic line of the ‘Dresden’ cello school – founded by Dotzauer, then taken over by Kummer, and through to Grutzmacher – all in Dresden. Grutzmacher died in 1905, leaving the mantle, as it were, to two younger eminent German cellists: Julius Klengel (born 1859 in Leipzig) and Hugo Becker (born 1864 in Alsace). They were both linked by their school’s certain common features – both were known representatives of the school and thus “children” of Grutzmacher. compilation of teaching aids and editions.

Movements or sections:
Theme, five highly contrasting variations, and a lengthy Coda

Instrumentation:
QUARTET OF FOUR CELLOS
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Approximate difficulty:
Klengel’s work displays a polished craftsmanship, and his pieces are scholarly but yet melodically warm to the listener. This is certainly true for the Andante and Variations, Op.28, set in G Major – ALL parts are wonderful.

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