In this engaging four-week course, we delve into Antonín Dvořák’s iconic Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, celebrated as one of the greatest contributions to the cello repertoire. Through captivating presentations and live performances, participants will journey through the concerto’s development, explore Dvořák’s life, the concerto’s narrative power, and uncover the rich performance traditions associated with this masterpiece. Each two-hour session will showcase the talents of Theodore Buchholz and the distinguished cellists from the University of Arizona Cello Studio, offering a comprehensive exploration of this musical treasure.
Required Reading
No textbook is required. All readings will be distributed to students electronically.
Recommended Reading
Dvorak: Cello Concerto by Jan Smaczny (Cambridge Music Handbooks).
Meet Your Instructor
THEODORE BUCHHOLZ is a celebrated cellist and professor at the University of Arizona and is known for his virtuosity and warm sound. He has recordings with Centaur, Toccata, and Lorelt Records, and performs globally. Buchholz, who also contributed as Cello Forum Editor for American String Teacher, passionately directs the University of Arizona String Project. He’s set to perform the Dvorak Concerto with orchestras nationwide, including Tucson, in spring 2025.
Location
POETRY CENTER
Dorothy Rubel Room
1508 E Helen
Tucson, AZ 85721
United States
Located on the SE corner of Helen Street and Vine Avenue, one block north of Speedway and three blocks west of Campbell Ave.
