Dotzauer Project — Episode 14

A deep dive into the Scales and Exercises, Appendix 1 of the Violoncello School, [Op. 65] — Chapter 1 (Ex. 1-22) This article is a follow up to the Editorial Notes that can be found in the published edition and available here. The book is available in print (coming Fall 2025) as well as digitallyContinue reading “Dotzauer Project — Episode 14”

Dotzauer Project — Episode 14

Announcing the Scales and Exercises, Appendix 1 of the Violoncello School, [Op. 65] This article is an expanded version of the Editorial Notes that can be found in the published edition, available as a printed book (coming Fall 2025) as well as digitally (PayPal/Stripe — Apple Pay/Credit card). Five promotional videos have been realised forContinue reading “Dotzauer Project — Episode 14”

The hard truth

An Artistic Score Engraving update from July 2025 Dear all, I hope this update finds you well and that you are successfully coping with the summer’s heat. I, for one, have been struggling with it, so, since every movement costs a considerable amount of energy, let’s get started. The Gratitude Corner We have recently landedContinue reading “The hard truth”

The Master of us all

Celebrating the life and works of Justus Johann Friedrich Dotzauer To honour Dotzauer’s 242nd birthday today, I am publishing an as thorough as possible biography of the life of this beloved master of the cello. This aims to be one of the most comprehensive resources on Dotzauer’s life in the English language. As one couldContinue reading “The Master of us all”