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Cello Birthdays – 14 August

14 August 2021

1873

Adolf Schiffer

(14 August 1873 – 13 May 1950)

 Hungarian-born Czech cellist

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Adolf Schiffer

He was a student of  David Popper and a teacher of János Starker.

1937

Dr. Brian Fennelly

(14 August 1937 – 17 June 2015)

American composer, theorist, professor of music, and keyboard player

Brian Fennelly

Here is a performance of an abridged version of his “Sigol for Two” played by the Duo Parnas:

1953

Dr. Darilyn Dee Manring

(14 August 1953 – 9 December 2019)

American cellist, cello teacher, and professor of music

Darilyn Dee Manring

Dr. Darilyn Dee Manring. Photo from her obituary.

1953

James Horner

(14 August 1953 – 22 June 2015)

American composer, conductor, and orchestrator of film scores

Here are the 2Cellos, cellists Luka Sulic and Hauser, playing “For The Love Of A Princess” from Braveheart by James Horner, with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra conducted by Guy Noble:

 

Your Turn

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.