Sebastian Lee: 40 Melodic and Progressive Etudes, Op. 31 - Book 1 (Cello)

This collection of etudes by the virtuoso Sebastian Lee was used as a standard work for cello lessons at the Paris Conservatoire back in the 19th century. For thorough technical training and education, the etudes remain just as relevant today. In this new edition, in two volumes, any departures from the original are clearly marked. In addition useful tips and suggestions for practising have been added. / Violoncelle

Book 1-Sebastian Lee was the eldest and most distiguished of three musical brothers natives of Hamburg though bearers of an English Name.Like most virtuosos Lee published many pieces designed to exploit a virtuoso's power upon his instrument-variations fantasies upon operatic themes divertissements etc. More important are his numerous compositons intended for purposes of instruction many of which were primarily written for the use of the Conservatoire in Paris. His method for cello is one of the most widely used of all such instruction books.