Friedrich Grützmacher
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Grützmacher went in 1860 to Drensden, where he replaced Kummer as solo cellist and was later appointed "Kammervirtuos" to the King of Saxony. He reamined at Dresden for over 40 years, making frequent tours in Europe and Russia as a soloist and in chamber music, and becoming an asteemed and influential teacher. He owned a Stradivari and an Amati. |
| Grützmacher wrote workmanlike concertos and other music for the cello,
besides orchestral pieces, chamber music and songs.
His technical studies are useful. |
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