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Cello Birthdays – 3 November

3 November 2021

1739

Vincenzo Bellini

(3 November 1801 – 23 September 1835)

Sicilian opera composer

Vincenzo Bellini by Giuseppe Tivoli

Vincenzo Bellini by Giuseppe Tivoli

Here is a recording of his “Casta Diva” from Norma, Act I, arranged by Mathieu Herzog, recorded by Camille Thomas with the Brussels Philharmonic conducted by Stéphane Denève:

1880

Léon Jacquard

(3 November 1826 — 27 March 1886)

French cellist and composer

Léon Jacquard

1853

Louis Hegyesi (Louis Spitzer)

(3 November 1853 – 27 February 1894)

Hungarian cellist

Louis Hegyesi

1903

Douglas Cameron

(3 November 1903– 20 August 1974)

British cellist and teacher

Douglas Cameron

1945

Frans Helmerson

Happy birthday!

Swedish cellist, pedagogue, and conductor

Frans Helmerson

Here is a recording of him performing the Prelude of Bach Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012:

1954

Melissa “Missy” Hasin

Happy birthday!

American cellist

Melissa Hasin

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.