Here is the second movement of his Sonata in C Major, Op. 40, No. 1, recorded by cellist and editor Dr. Yuriy Leonovich:

• Bréval – Six Sonates à violoncelle et basso, Op. 40
• Brévall – Six Sonates à violoncello et basso, Op. 28

1854

John Philip Sousa

(6 November 1854 – 6 March 1932)

American composer and conductor

Here is his famous “Stars and Stripes Forever” performed by the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Cello Ensemble, Mark Churchill, Director:

1857

Carl Ebner

(6 November 1857 – 30 December 1930)

German cellist

Here is the first movement of his Cello Concerto recorded by cellist Howard Colf and the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra of Olomouc conducted by David Amos:

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1936

Barbara Heller

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German composer and pianist

Here are three movements of her Sounds & Signs for unaccompanied cello, recorded by cellist Erica Lessie:

Read more about this piece in Erica’s article here.

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1957

Lori Singer

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American actress, cellist, singer, and model

She doesn’t need a cello stunt double for cello scenes!

 

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1964

Martin Tillman

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Swiss cellist and composer

Photo by Ewanglee Photography

Here he performs “Power Rangers” with Brian Tyler at the 2017 Krakow Film Music Festival Anniversary Gala:

 

 

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!

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