Duport - 21 Studies For Cello Solo Book

Cello / Associate / List A

• Study No 9 from 21 studies

Cello / Grade 7 / List A

• Study No 19 from 21 studies
• Study No 2 from 21 studies
• Study No 3 from 21 studies
• Study No 4 from 21 studies

Cello / Grade 8 / List A

• Study No 10 from 21 studies
• Study No 13 from 21 studies
• Study No 20 from 21 studies
• Study No 6 from 21 studies
• Study No 7 from 21 studies

Who Was Jean Louis Duport?

Jean Louis Duport (1749–1819) was a French cellist and composer who had a significant impact on the development of cello technique. He was born in Paris into a family of musicians. His older brother, Jean-Pierre Duport (1741–1818), was also a cellist, and the two were often distinguished by the terms 'l'ainé' (the elder) for Jean-Pierre and 'le jeune' (the younger) for Jean Louis.

Both brothers were closely associated with the musical life in Paris and later in Berlin. Jean Louis Duport's contributions to cello pedagogy were particularly important; his études and exercises laid the foundation for modern cello technique. Many of these studies are still used today and are considered essential learning material for cellists of all levels. His book "Essai sur le doigté du violoncelle et sur la conduite de l'archet" (Essay on the fingering of the cello and on bowing), published in 1806, remains a cornerstone of cello technique.

Jean Louis Duport's music, which includes sonatas, concertos, and études, is admired for its elegance and clarity, and reflects the stylistic norms of the Classical period. Although his compositions are not as frequently performed today, his pedagogical works continue to hold a significant place in cello education. His influence as a teacher and performer helped elevate the status of the cello, shaping the instrument's technique and repertoire for future generations.