Auguste Tolbeque

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Auguste Tolbeque (1830March 8, 1919) was a French 'cellist who composed etudes for his instrument. He taught at the Marseille Conservatory from 1865-1871, and then joined the Concerts du Conservertoire orchestra in Paris. Tolbeque premiered Camille Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1, which was dedicated to him.