1. German Virtuoso and Pioneer of Musical Authenticity
2. - Studied at the Munich Academy of Music.
3. Revival of Early Music
4. Ensemble and Solo Performances
5. Written Legacies

German Virtuoso and Pioneer of Musical Authenticity

Early Life and Education

- Born into a family of musicians, Arnold Dolmetsch was a German cellist, gambist, harpsichordist, and conductor.

- Studied at the Munich Academy of Music.

Founding the "Society for Early Music"

- In 1905, Dolmetsch established Vereinignung f?r alte Musik (Society for Early Music) in Munich.

- Performed on an authentic viola da gamba in the society's inaugural concert, reviving the instrument's repertoire.

Revival of Early Music

- Dolmetsch became a renowned performer on the viola da gamba, specializing in mid-18th century music.

- Collaborated with other musicians to play on harpsichords, violas, and other historical instruments.

- Conducted the Brandenburg Concertos by Bach, adhering to historically informed practices.

Ensemble and Solo Performances

- Formed the Trio for Early Music with Anton Huber (viola d'amore) and Lise Stadelmann (harpsichord).

- Performed as a soloist at Bach festivals in Leipzig, Nuremberg, and Munich.

Written Legacies

- Published a method book for playing the viola da gamba, "Schule f?r Viola da Gamba" (1936).

- Prepared editions of works by Bach, Telemann, Buxtehude, Marais, Stamitz, Haydn, and others.

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