The Bethany Beach Cellofest: Improve, Not Prove
“ The Bethany Beach Cellofest is a place to improve your playing, without having to prove yourself.” — Dr. Brenda Neece What would it feel like to spend a week studying the cello seriously — without auditions, seating pressure, or the need to prove yourself? In this special short episode of
House of Music: Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason on Motherhood, Music, and Family
“ Find role models everywhere. It doesn’t have to be in the field that your child is going into. And make them very proud of what they’re doing and never, never allow them a sense that they can’t do anything.” — Dr. Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason What does it mean to build a
The Cellist’s Notebook: Kittie Lambton on Music, Memory, and Storytelling
A hidden cello in an attic. A forgotten manuscript. A story that connects past and present through music and memory. In this third episode of the Cello Museum Podcast, we celebrate International Book Day with a special conversation drawn from our Cello Book Club. Originally recorded in July 2021, this
Composing The Great Experiment: Daniel DiMarino on Cello, Collaboration, Energy, and Voice
What does it mean to write a new piece for the cello—especially for the first time? In this episode of the Cello Museum Podcast, composer Daniel DiMarino and cellist Dr. Jonathan Simmons take us inside the creation of “The Great Experiment”—a work shaped by collaboration, performance, and a shared search
Recording the Bach Suites: Inbal Megiddo on Risk, Voice, and Freedom
“You don’t simply walk into a Bach suite.” — Dr. Inbal Megiddo Recording the six cello suites is not a casual undertaking. It is a life journey — one that unfolds over decades. In this episode of the Cello Museum Podcast, I spoke with Dr. Inbal Megiddo, Associate Professor in
An Interview with Michele Galvagno: Cellist and Master of the Art of Music Engraving
For those familiar with the Cello Museum’s newsletter, you may recognize Michele Galvagno. I first encountered his work through his gorgeous editions, and he is a remarkable figure in the world of music engraving and cello performance. Galvagno’s journey, beginning as a cello student seeking better music editions, has evolved
The Latest Discoveries of Dr. Yuriy Leonovich
This month, the Cello Museum is thrilled to bring you an in-depth interview with multi-talented cellist, composer, and music editor, Dr. Yuriy Leonovich. In this conversation, Dr. Leonovich shares exciting updates on his recent projects, including his work on Victoria Yagling’s Suite for Cello and String Orchestra, Nicholas Van Slyck’s
From America’s Got Talent to NYC: Elijah de la Motte
If you have ever thought “America’s Got Talent should feature a cellist,” we agree! In fact, season 15 featured the then 14-year-old cellist Elijah de la Motte. At the Cello Museum, we enjoyed watching Elijah’s performances on AGT and on YouTube with his musical siblings. Since performing on America’s Got
New Discoveries: An Update from Dr. Yuriy Leonovich
Find out about the latest discoveries and beautiful new editions by Dr. Yuriy Leonovich. Also, enter for a chance to win a digital copy of one of the new editions and a Cello Museum T-shirt. Late last year, we heard from Dr. Yuriy Leonovich, a cellist who stands out for
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