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Cello Birthdays – 27 August

27 August 2021

1872

Ludwig Lebell

(27 August 1872 – 17 September 1954)

Austrian-British cellist and composer

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Ludwig Lebell (1933)

Ludwig Lebell (1933)

1886

Rebecca Clarke

(27 August 1886 – 13 October 1979)

British-American composer and violist

Rebecca Clarke holding her viola

Here is her Rhapsody for Cello and Piano performed by cellist Lionel Handy and pianist Jennifer Hughes:

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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.