The Cello Still Sings – A Conversation with Janet Horvath
This week I was privileged to speak with cellist and author, Janet Horvath, about her powerful memoir, The Cello Still Sings: A Generational Story of the Holocaust and of the Transformative Power of Music. Janet Horvath is an award-winning professional cellist and writer who served as the associate principal cellist
In Harmony with Bach: A Conversation with Parisian Cellist Valérie Aimard on Her Striking New Album
From Parisian cellist Valérie Aimard, the creator of Only Cello, we have a fresh new recording of the Bach suites for unaccompanied cello. Read on for our exclusive interview with Aimard. Based in Paris, Valérie Aimard has been traveling with her cello for decades, playing concerts in more than 30
A Musical Tribute: Riccardo Pes’s “Lament for the Tree” Echoes Through Sycamore Gap
Lament at Sycamore Gap In a poignant display of sorrow, Italian cellist-composer Riccardo Pes journeyed across borders and braved adversities to serenade the fallen tree at Sycamore Gap in Northumberland, England, with his newest composition, “Lament for the Tree,” on 6 October 2023. Despite transportation strikes, inclement weather, and a
The Cellist Formerly Known as Prince (of Wales): King Charles III
To celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, here is a brief exploration of his cello connections. As I write this, preparations are underway for the coronation of King Charles III – the cellist formerly known as Prince (of Wales). This makes two low-string world leaders – with Emperor Naruhito
Cello Music for Holocaust Remembrance Day
To commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah), we look at a new album of works by composer Laurence Sherr, Fugitive Footsteps: Remembrance Music, which includes beautiful pieces for the cello. Fugitive Footsteps: Remembrance Music Although not exclusively a cello album, Dr. Laurence Sherr’s Fugitive Footsteps: Remembrance Music features the cello
Cellist Sarah Freiberg: Have Cellos, Will Travel
Meet fabulous cellist, early music specialist, professor, and writer, Dr. Sarah Freiberg, and learn about her delightful new album with cello duo partner, Colleen McGary-Smith: Have Cellos, Will Travel. Meet Cellist Sarah Freiberg One reason I love my job is that I get to have great conversations with wonderful cellists.
Making Connections – Meet Cellist Ovidiu Marinescu
Meet cello soloist, composer, conductor, and educator Dr. Ovidiu Marinescu and learn about his marvelous new album: London Cello Connection. Meet Dr. Ovidiu Marinescu One of my favorite aspects of working at the Cello Museum is having the privilege of making connections with remarkable cellists from around the world. Recently I
Award-Winning Cellist Carmine Miranda and His Spectacular New Album
From El Sistema to star solo cellist, professor, recording artist, and electronic dance music composer – meet the remarkable Dr. Carmine Miranda and learn about his spectacular new album of the Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff Sonatas. Meet Dr. Carmine Miranda I had the very great pleasure of speaking with the award-winning
Cellist Carolyn Hagler – Cello Discovery
Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to start playing the cello? We highly recommend Carolyn Hagler’s Cello Discovery. Read on to learn more. Meet Cellist Carolyn Hagler Longtime cellist and pedagogue, Carolyn Hagler, is the creator of Cello Discovery, a website that helps older beginners learn how to play
Inspired by Paola Beals – The Deaf Cellist
Meet Paola Beals Paola Beals is an avid adult amateur cellist. She also happens to be deaf. Her love for the cello is inspiring, and the Cello Museum is thrilled to share her story in this interview. As the Cello Museum curator, I had the great fortune to interview Paola
