Lee, Melodious Studies for Cello Op. 31 Vol. 1. (Nr. 1-22). Pub. Edition Peters
Sebastian Lee (24 December 1805 – 4 January 1887) was a German cellist and teacher who worked in France and Germany. He was a student of Johann Nikolaus Prell, and in 1832, he made his debut at the Theatre Italien in Paris. From 1837 to 1843, he was a soloist at the Paris Opéra. He also taught cello at the Paris Conservatory until 1868, when he returned to his hometown of Hamburg.
Lee's musical style blended the German and French schools, which was reflected in his playing and teaching. In 1845, he published a cello method book called "Méthode pratique pour le violoncelle, Op. 30," which was accepted as a manual at the Paris Conservatory. This method has been republished in various countries, and Lee's studies and duets are still used today.
One of Lee's most notable compositions is an anthology of 40 cello études faciles called "40 Easy Etudes for Violoncello, Opus 70". He also wrote a series of studies for cello, including one called "Thema mit Variationen" (theme with variations), which has been called "A study with a memorable melody".
