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Sol Gabetta
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Sol Gabetta Violoncello “Her presence on stage is powerfully intoxicating; with her instrument she seems to be deeply bonded.” Neue Zürche… read moreSol Gabetta Violoncello “Her presence on stage is powerfully intoxicating; with her instrument she seems to be deeply bonded.” Neue Zürcher Zeitung, January 2004 Born of Russian-French parents in Cordoba, Argentina in 1981 the charismat… read moreSol Gabetta Violoncello “Her presence on stage is powerfully intoxicating; with her instrument she seems to be deeply bonded.” Neue Zürcher Zeitung, January 2004 Born of Russian-French parents in Cordoba, Argentina in 1981 the charismatic cellist Sol Gabetta is forging an impressive career; she … read more
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Jacqueline du Pré
51,868 listeners
Born in Oxford, England, on 26 January 1945, Jacqueline du Pré was the second child of Derek and Iris du Pré. Derek du Pré was born in Jers… read moreBorn in Oxford, England, on 26 January 1945, Jacqueline du Pré was the second child of Derek and Iris du Pré. Derek du Pré was born in Jersey, where her family had lived for generations. After having worked as an accountant at the Lloyds… read moreBorn in Oxford, England, on 26 January 1945, Jacqueline du Pré was the second child of Derek and Iris du Pré. Derek du Pré was born in Jersey, where her family had lived for generations. After having worked as an accountant at the Lloyds Bank in St Helier and London for eleven years Derek became … read more
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Ophélie Gaillard
5,587 listeners
Voted ‘Revelation: Solo Instrumentalist of the Year’ at the French Classical Music Awards (Victoires) in 2003, the Franco-Swiss cellist Op… read moreVoted ‘Revelation: Solo Instrumentalist of the Year’ at the French Classical Music Awards (Victoires) in 2003, the Franco-Swiss cellist Ophélie Gaillard soon distinguished herself as a versatile musician, performing with equal passion m… read moreVoted ‘Revelation: Solo Instrumentalist of the Year’ at the French Classical Music Awards (Victoires) in 2003, the Franco-Swiss cellist Ophélie Gaillard soon distinguished herself as a versatile musician, performing with equal passion music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary pe… read more
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Mischa Maisky
34,637 listeners
Mischa Maisky (born January 10, 1948 in Riga) is a celebrated cellist who won 6th Prize at the Moscow International Tchaikovsky Competition… read moreMischa Maisky (born January 10, 1948 in Riga) is a celebrated cellist who won 6th Prize at the Moscow International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1966. Maisky began studies with Mstislav Rostropovich at the Moscow Conservatory whilst pursui… read moreMischa Maisky (born January 10, 1948 in Riga) is a celebrated cellist who won 6th Prize at the Moscow International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1966. Maisky began studies with Mstislav Rostropovich at the Moscow Conservatory whilst pursuing a concert career throughout the Soviet Union. In 1970, he… read more
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Jean-Guihen Queyras
8,235 listeners
Jean-Guihen Queyras is a French cellist. He was born in Canada and moved with his parents to Algeria when he was 5. He then moved to France… read moreJean-Guihen Queyras is a French cellist. He was born in Canada and moved with his parents to Algeria when he was 5. He then moved to France 3 years later. He is a professor at the Musikhochschule Stuttgart and artistic co-director of the… read moreJean-Guihen Queyras is a French cellist. He was born in Canada and moved with his parents to Algeria when he was 5. He then moved to France 3 years later. He is a professor at the Musikhochschule Stuttgart and artistic co-director of the Rencontres Musicales de Haute-Provence. He has recorded for… read more
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Pierre Fournier
24,702 listeners
Pierre Fournier (1906-1986) was born in Paris on June 24, and known in his lifetime as "the aristocrat of cellists," because of h… read morePierre Fournier (1906-1986) was born in Paris on June 24, and known in his lifetime as "the aristocrat of cellists," because of his lyrical playing, and for his impeccable artistic sensitivity. Fournier was the son of a French … read morePierre Fournier (1906-1986) was born in Paris on June 24, and known in his lifetime as "the aristocrat of cellists," because of his lyrical playing, and for his impeccable artistic sensitivity. Fournier was the son of a French army general, and as a child was taught piano by his mother.… read more
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Anne Gastinel
10,702 listeners
Born in 1971 in France, Anne Gastinel started playing cello when she was 4. She gave her first televised concert with orchestra when she wa… read moreBorn in 1971 in France, Anne Gastinel started playing cello when she was 4. She gave her first televised concert with orchestra when she was 10 and a year later she was accepted by Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse … read moreBorn in 1971 in France, Anne Gastinel started playing cello when she was 4. She gave her first televised concert with orchestra when she was 10 and a year later she was accepted by Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Lyon. Since 1989 she has recorded 14 albums, mostly chamb… read more
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Gautier Capuçon
15,100 listeners
Gautier Capuçon (born September 3, 1981) is a French cellist. Gautier Capuçon was born in Chambéry, Savoie, the youngest of three siblings.… read moreGautier Capuçon (born September 3, 1981) is a French cellist. Gautier Capuçon was born in Chambéry, Savoie, the youngest of three siblings. His brother is the violinist Renaud Capuçon. He started learning the cello when he was four years… read moreGautier Capuçon (born September 3, 1981) is a French cellist. Gautier Capuçon was born in Chambéry, Savoie, the youngest of three siblings. His brother is the violinist Renaud Capuçon. He started learning the cello when he was four years old. He began his formal musical education in his hometown … read more
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Jan Vogler
9,069 listeners
Biography Jan Vogler, Violoncello “Vogler’s intense and febrile sound is restrained by classical discipline and enriched by a searching mus… read moreBiography Jan Vogler, Violoncello “Vogler’s intense and febrile sound is restrained by classical discipline and enriched by a searching musical intelligence.” (New Yorker review of My Tunes) “Vogler's bright, forthright tone and hig… read moreBiography Jan Vogler, Violoncello “Vogler’s intense and febrile sound is restrained by classical discipline and enriched by a searching musical intelligence.” (New Yorker review of My Tunes) “Vogler's bright, forthright tone and highly inflected manner acted like a much-needed beacon in the … read more
