The most renowned cellist in 19th century France, Auguste Franchomme (1808Â-1884) was the chamber music partner and dear friend of Chopin, Solo Cellist of the Musique du Roi, Principal cellist of both the Conservatory's Concert Society orchestra and the Théâtre-Italien opera orchestra, cellist of the influential Alard-Franchomme Chamber Music Society, and a professor at the Paris Conservatory. He was also an exceptional composer in his own right who wrote dozens of original works, which he often performed. Edited by celebrated cellist Louise Dubin, this unique compilation includes a fascinating essay on the composer's life and work. All of the cello and piano compositions chosen for this volume have been out of print for over a century. They are effective in performance, and they span all periods of Franchomme's composing career. Reproduced from their original first printings, this practice and performance edition is an essential addition to the collections of amateur and professional cellists. Contents: Theme Varie Op 1, Romance Op 10, Three Nocturnes Op 15, Duo concertant pour piano et violoncelle sur un motif d'Anna Bolena de Donizetti, Caprice sur Preciosa de Weber Op 24 No 2, Trois Airs Nationaux Etrangers, Varies Op 25, Grande Valse Op 34, Theme de Handel, Varie: Morceau de Concert Op 36, Fantaisie sur La Flute Enchantee de Mozart Op 40, Meditation Op 41, Deux Nocturnes de Chopin Op 55, Works by Chopin arranged for cello and piano by Franchomme: Nocturne Op 51 No 1, Ballade Op 38, 1er Partie, 2 Preludes OP 28 Nos 7 and 20, Etude Op 25 No 7, Mazurka Op 33 No 2.