‘Some of the colour is meant to be no more than a vague wash against which the solo cello defines itself.’ He went on to speak of ‘that poignant simplicity that has come upon Elgar’s music ...

Featuring a preface by renowned cellist Steven Isserlis and concluding with the reviews of the composer's cello music published during his lifetime, Beethoven's Cello is the ideal companion for ...

American Music Teacher "Jan Smaczny...has produced a must-own volume for any serious cello student, teacher of cello, conductor of the Dvorák concerto, or die-hard fan of the work. Smaczny's musical ...

It's a close cousin of the violin, viola, and double bass. The cello can be played as a solo instrument, as well as in chamber music ensembles, string orchestras, as a member of the string section of ...

Years ago, the acclaimed cellist asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. He brought his cello — aka "Petunia" — in for music and conversation during this May 2024 interview.

There are more strings in the orchestra than all the other instruments put together, and they are very often at the heart of the music. The cello looks like a violin - but bigger. You couldn't ...

Raised on Vancouver Island, cellist Sahara von Hattenberger and soprano Vanessa Croome are making a name for themselves by ...

Ophélie Gaillard’s 300-year-old cello was stolen from her home along with two precious bows over a month ago. French cellist Ophélie Gaillard has been reunited with her cello after it was stolen from ...

After settling in the United States, he passed down his love of music and taught his children and grandchildren to play the cello. “We are just so grateful he was able to get out to tell our ...