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Cello Birthdays – 2 September

2 September 2021

1873

Walter Lenck

(2 September 1873 – 13 August 1952)

German- South African cellist, sculptor, draftsman, painter, architect, composer, and dramatist

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Walter Lenck

Walter Lenck Self Portrait

1917

Laurindo Almeida

(2 September 1917 – 26 July 1995)

Brazilian composer and guitarist

Laurindo Almeida

Here is his “Lobiana” performed by cellist Yvonne Timoianu and guitarist Günther Berger:

1930

Andrey Petrov

(2 September 1930 – 15 February 2006)

Russian and Soviet composer known for his film music

Andrei Petrov

Photo by Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0.

Here is his “Cooperative Tango” from the movie Garage performed by cellist Anastasia Butorina:

1943

Gayle Smith

Happy birthday!

 American cellist

Gayle Smith

Here is a recording of her playing the Friedrich Gernsheim Cello Sonata No.1 in d minor, Op.12 (1868), with pianist John Jensen:

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.