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Pierre Fournier, known as “the aristocrat of cellists,” was a renowned French musician. Born in Paris in 1906, Fournier overcame polio as a child and turned to the cello after…

Pierre Fournier, born in Paris on June 24, 1906, was known as “the aristocrat of cellists” for his lyrical playing and artistic sensitivity. Despite facing challenges due to polio as…

Pierre Fournier, known as “the aristocrat of cellists,” was born in Paris in 1906. He turned to the cello after suffering a mild case of polio at nine years old,…

…repertoire, with many cellists recording them later in their careers. Ophélie Gaillard is one such cellist, releasing her acclaimed recording of the Suites in 2000. Her performance earned her a…

…with renowned cellists recording them later in their careers. Ophélie Gaillard is one such cellist, releasing her first acclaimed recording of the Suites in 2000. Her performance earned her a…

…French composer and cellist, was known for his influential works in popular music during the Romantic era. The Barcarolle is a famous part of his opera “The Tales of Hoffmann”…

Check out Cello Journey #11 for a beautiful rendition of Gabriel Faure’s Elegy. The piece is well-known among cellists and audiences, and the cello and piano both have lovely parts….

Oscine Trio, an international ensemble of three talented artists, captivates the classical music world with invigorating performances. Clarinetist Maiko Sasaki (Japan), cellist Reenat Pinchas (Israeli-American), and pianist Eugene Joubert (South…

…cellist Robert Hausmann and his estranged friend, violinist Joseph Joachim, as a gesture of reconciliation after a dispute over Joachim’s divorce. The concerto uses the musical motif A-E-F, a permutation…

Zuill Bailey records Dvorak Cello Concerto with Jun Markl and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. The live recording showcases the “cellist’s most celebrated concerto.” Bailey, known for his Billboard-topping recording of…

…written for guitar with two violins, a viola, and a violoncello. Boccherini was an accomplished violoncellist, and the second version of the quintet may have been intended for personal use….

Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) was an Italian composer and cellist who later became a Spanish citizen. Born into a family of artists in Lucca, he showed talent for the cello at…