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Cello Birthdays – 11 August

11 August 2021

1917

Samuel Mayes

(11 August 1917 – 24 August 1990)

American cellist

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Samuel Mayes. Photo by Fabian Bachrach

Samuel Mayes. Photo by Fabian Bachrach.

Here is a recording of him playing the Rachmaninov Sonata in g minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19, with pianist Edna Bockstein:

1929

Alun Hoddinott

(11 August 1929 – 11 March 2008)

Welsh composer

Alun Hoddinott

Alun Hoddinott. Photo by unknown photographer, Fair use.

Here are his Nocturnes and Cadenzas for cello and orchestra, Op.62, performed by cellist Moray Welsh and the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Groves:

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Know of other cellists, cello makers, composers of music played by cellists, or those with a strong tie to the cello world born on this day? This is a work in progress. We’d love to hear from you if you have suggestions, additions, or corrections. Thank you!

We include those with recordings and/or images available online.

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Cello Birthdays is a series launched on 1 August 2021 highlighting the birthdays of cellists, cello makers, composers of music played by cellists, and those with a strong tie to the cello world. Know of other Cello Birthdays? This is a work in progress. We’d love to hear from you if you have suggestions, additions, or corrections. Thank you! N.B. We include those with recordings and/or images available online.