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Cello Birthdays – 13 October

13 October 2021

1890

Gösta Nystroem

(13 October 1890 – 9 August 1966)

Swedish composer

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Gösta Nystroem

Here is the first movement of his Sinfonia Concertante for Cello and Orchestra recorded by cellist Elemér Lavotha with the Stockholm Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Göran W Nilson:

1897

Harrison Kerr

(13 October 1897 – 15 August 1978)

American composer, editor, administrator, and educator

Harrison Kerr

Here is his Overture, Arioso and Finale for cello and piano (1944 – 51), recorded in 1953 by cellist Eberhard Finke and pianist Klaus Billing:

 

1911

André Navarra

(13 October 1911 – 31 July 1988)

French cellist and teacher

Here he performs the Schumann Cello Concerto in a minor, Op. 129, with the Hallé Orchestra conducted by Sir John Barbirolli:

 

1926

Ray Brown

(13 October 1926 – 2 July 2002)

Jazz bassist and cellist

Ray Brown

Here is his “Tangerine, on his album, Jazz Cello:

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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.