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Cello Birthdays – 13 August

13 August 2021

1852

Robert Hausmann

(13 August 1852 – 18 January 1909)

German cellist

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Robert Hausmann (13 August 1852 – 18 January 1909)

He has many connections with great composers of his time. He premiered and was the dedicatee of Max Bruch’s Kol Nidrei, Op. 47, and Johannes Brahms’ Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99. Here are Jacqueline du Pré and Daniel Barenboim performing the Brahms:

1879

John Ireland

 (13 August 1879 – 12 June 1962)

English composer and music teacher

John Ireland. PHoto by Herbert Lambert c. 1920

John Ireland. Photo by Herbert Lambert, bromide print, c.1920. National Portrait Gallery, London.

Here is his Sonata in g minor for cello and piano (1923), performed by cellist Razvan Suma and pianist Rebeca Omordia:

1942

Jerome Kessler

Happy birthday!

American cellist, conductor, and lawyer

Jerome Kessler

Here he plays the world premiere of Barry Brisk’s Cello Concerto with the Topanga Symphony conducted by Barry Brisk:

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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.