The Cello

Theodore Buchholz
Fall 2018
MONDAYS |  
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
October 15 - November 5, 2018
Course Format: Hybrid
Location: Main Campus
Tuition: $115

The cello is an incredibly expressive and versatile instrument, reflecting the scope and trends of western music history. In this course, we will explore the origins of the cello, compare the unique artistries of historic cellists, enjoy movements from the monumental Suites for Unaccompanied Cello by Bach, look through the intimate lens of sonatas and chamber music, and indulge in the expressive and virtuosic brushstrokes of the concerto repertoire. Live performances by outstanding cellists from the University of Arizona Cello Studio will be featured in class. Finally, this incredibly rich and revealing repertoire will be framed within the larger context of the constantly changing trends that shape music history and culture.

Recommended Reading

Suggested readings will be uploaded to Box@UA and the link of this folder will be shared with registered students in early September.

Meet Your Instructor

Associate Professor

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.

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