Jacques-Fereol Mazas

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Jacques Féréol Mazas (born on 23 September 1782 in Lavaur and died on 26 August 1849 in Bordeaux) was a notable French player and teacher of the violin.

He was a brilliant pupil of Pierre Baillot at the Paris Conservatoire, from which he received the first prize in 1805. In 1808, he played a violin concerto by Auber that the composer had dedicated to him. After that he travelled all over Europe. It was only in 1831 that he obtained a permanent post as first violin at the Palais Royal Theatre. A short time after, he became "directeur des concerts" in Orléans, where he directed the Opéra Comique. From 1837 to 1841, he was Director of Cambrai Conservatoire.

His works are for the most part studies and duets for young violinists of all abilities; out of these develops a violin method and a viola method.

A selection of his works:

  • 75 Studies, in three books: Études spéciales Études brillantes Études d'artistes (considered to be preparation for the 24 Caprices of Paganini)
  • Duets for two violins, op. 38
  • Six easy duets for two violins dedicated to his pupils, op. 61
  • Six duets for two violins, op. 71
  • The Dream: Fantasy on La Favorite, op. 92, for viola and piano
  • Rondeau du Freischütz (Weber) op. 44/1
  • Polonaise du Freischütz (Weber) op. 45/1
  • Polonaise on a theme by Rossini op. 45/2
  • Opera: Coxinne au Capitole
  • Comic opera: Mustapha

(Translated from the French Wikipedia entry, [1])

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