Jean Balthasar Tricklir

Jean Balthasar Tricklir (1750 – 29 November 1813) was a French cellist and composer of German descent.

Biography
Jean Balthasar Tricklir was born in Dijon in 1750. He originally intended to join the priesthood, but decided to become a musician and went to study in Mannheim in 1765. He made his musical debut at the concert sprituel in Paris in 1776. In 1782, Tricklir was made a chamber composer to the Elector of Mainz, but left a year later and became a court musician in Dresden. In 1783, he formed a quartet alongside Franz Benda, Ernst Schick, and an unknown called Hoffman. Tricklir died in Dresden on 29 November 1813.

Works
Tricklir wrote a number of cello concertos and sonatas, as well as solo and duet works for cello, however, his works are little known today. He authored two theoretical treatises: Le Microcosme Musical and Discours Analytique. His theoretical studies included analysis of the role of temperature in affecting the sound of musical instruments.

Works

 * Adagio and Rondo for Cello and Piano
 * Six grand solos for the violoncello Op. 3
 * 13 cello concertos (survived)