Friedrich Wilhelm Grutzmacher (1832-1903) was the leading light in cello performance in the second half of the nineteenth century. He was born in Dessau, Germany, and was first taught by his father. Soon he began studying with Dotzaruer's pupil, Dreschler. In 1848 he was discovered in Leipzig by the famous violinist, Ferdinand David, who arranged some concerts for him. In 1850 Grutzmacher became solo cellist in the Leipzig theatre orchestra, the Gewandhaus Concerts, and professor at the Conservatory there. He played in the David String Quartet. In 1860 he moved to Dresden to be… read more
Friedrich Wilhelm Grutzmacher (1832-1903) was the leading light in cello performance in the second half of the nineteenth century. He was born in Dessau, Germany, and was first taught by his father. Soon he began studying with Dotzaruer's pupil, Dreschler. In 1848 he was discovered in Le… read more
Friedrich Wilhelm Grutzmacher (1832-1903) was the leading light in cello performance in the second half of the nineteenth century. He was born in Dessau, Germany, and was first taught by his father. Soon he began studying with Dotzaruer's pupil, Dreschler. In 1848 he was discovered in Leipzig by the famous violinist, Ferdinand David, who arranged some concer… read more
