Dear visitor,
Welcome to the web site of the Servais Society.
The Belgian cellist-composer François Servais (1807-1866) toured all over Europe. As one of the most important nineteenth-century cellist-composers, Servais contributed to the development of cello technique, and to the cello’s ‘emancipation’ as a solo instrument in its own right.
Today, his music is alive and kicking: his compositions are being studied, performed or listened, throughout the world.
Enjoy your visit!
The Servais Society
NEWS
31th Servais Concert (11 April 2024) - The Tansman Cello Quartet (Marinela Doko, Fernando Lima, Didier Poskin and Karel Steylaerts) and Ann Van Hecke will perform at the 31th Servais Concert on April 11, 2024 in Halle. More info.
5th cello masterclasses ‘Servais’ (11-14 April 2024) - Cellists can still register for the cello masterclasses in Halle via the web site.
30th Servais Concert with the Symphonic Orchestre of the KU Leuven - On Sunday, 26 November 2023, the University Symphonic Orchestra of KU Leuven will be a guest at the 30th Servais Concert in cc ‘t Vondel. More info
PUBLICATIONS
Servais Urtext Series - A lot of new Urtext editions of Servais’ works are available now: see the list.
François Servais, the Paganini of the Cello - François Servais (1807-1866) was a pioneering cellist, a European star and one of the founding fathers of the Belgian School of Cello Playing. This richly illustrated brochure enables the public to discover this multifacetted and remarkable Belgian musician. More info
Cyprien Godebski in Halle - About the life and works of Servais’ son-in-law Cyprien Godebski, with special attention to his connection to Halle and the works he made there. More info
Servais Urtext Series - The Servais Urtext Series present a number of Urtext editions of the most famous works by François Servais (1807-1866), made by Yuriy Leonovich in collaboration with the Servais Society. The printed versions can be ordered through the Servais Society. They are also available as digital download on https://yuriyleonovich.com/sheet-music-store
Cd Fantaisie de Servais - After 10 years Yutaka Hayashi has become a natural at Servais’ music and it was time for a cd. That cd contains no less than six compositions by Servais: four of his best known pieces – Souvenir de Spa, Le Carnaval de Venise, La Romanesca and La Fille du Régiment – and two duos on Der Freischütz and La Traviata. ...