Dancla, Charles
1817-1907
Charles Dancla was a French violinist, composer and teacher of the Romantic period.
He taught at the Conservatoire de Paris from 1855 to 1892.
He is regarded as the last exponent of the classical French school of violin playing.
He was a prolific composer, and his works are praised both for their lyrical concert style and for their didactic value.
Charles Dancla's works (more than 200) include violin sonatas, trios and string quartets, violin concertos as well as numerous pedagogical compositions.
| Catalogue | Title | Composed/Published | Original Instrumentation |
| Opus 123 |
Petite École de la mélodie, Op. 123
| Romantic period | Violin and piano |
| Opus 74 |
École du mécanisme, Op. 74
| 19th century | Violin solo |
| Opus 84 |
36 Études mélodiques et très faciles, Op. 84
| 19th century | Violin solo |
| Opus 86 |
12 Fantaisies, Op. 86
| Romantic period | Violin and piano |
| Opus 89 |
Six Airs variés, Op. 89
| Romantic period | Violin and piano |