abuse of the tremolo and of the exaggerated expression which are the distinguishing features in most modern violoncello playing". As a composer, Franchomme published some fifty-five works for cello, including the Twelve Caprices, Op. 7, and the Twelve Études, with optional second cello, Op. 35; one cello concerto, Op. 33; as well as numerous other pieces with piano, orchestral, or chamber accompaniment. Recordings The Complete Caprices and Études (Clay Ruede, cello) Koch International 3-7226 (1994) References External links 400 lettres de musiciens au Musée royal de Mariemont Biography from Lev Ginsburg's History of the Violoncello (Paganiniana Publications, 1983) Research project on Franchomme by cellist Louise Dubin Blog Days of Auguste Franchomme blog 1808 births 1884 deaths Musicians from Lille French classical cellists French male classical composers Chevaliers of the Légion d'honneur French Romantic composers 19th-century classical composers 19th-century French composers Conservatoire de Paris alumni Academic staff of the Conservatoire de Paris Burials at Montparnasse Cemetery 19th-century French male musicians 20th-century cellists