 He later taught at the Marseille Conservatory from 1865–1871, followed by a period in Paris, where he performed with the Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, as well as with the Maurin and Lamoureux string quartets.On January 19, 1873, Tolbecque premiered Camille Saint-Saëns "Cello Concerto No.1", a work which was dedicated to him by the composer.