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René de Boisdeffre
Cello Sonata in F Major, Op.63
Boisdeffre's Cello Sonata in F Major dates from 1894. It was dedicated to the widow of one of France's finest cellists, Georges Hainl. In four movements, it begins with a noble and vigorous Allegro maestoso. The second movement is light and elegant Scherzo, tinged with just a touch of melancholy. Next is a lyrical Andante espressivo. The work is topped off by energetic Allegro which at times is also reflective.
René de Boisdeffre (1838-1906) was born in the French village of Vesoul. He came from a distinguished military family and moved to Paris at the age of four when his father, at that time a captain in the army, was transferred. His parents did not allow him to enter the Paris Conservatory but he received private piano and composition lessons from Charles Wagner and later from the respected French composer and professor at the Conservatory Auguste Barbereau. These came to an end when Saint Saens warned him away from Barbereau and briefly took the aspiring composer under his wings. Of independent means, he was able to devote himself to composition. He was especially fond of the genre of chamber music writing several trios, quartets and quintets, all with piano, as well as a number of instrumental pieces.
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