One great way to learn about an instrument
and what it sounds like is by researching and listening to famous players of
that instrument. Here are some famous cello players, otherwise known as
Cellists. There are countless famous cellists, but I chose the few I know and
talked about them.
Yo- Yo Ma- He was born in 1955 in Paris. He
is of Chinese descent. An interesting fact about him is that he started
performing from the age of five. He spent most of his early years in New York. He
earned lots of awards, such as the National Medal of the Arts (2001), and Dan
David Prize(2006). He plays different types of songs, including classical, pop
music, and traditional holiday songs. His music was also featured in Hollywood
films such as Seven Years in Tibet, and Hidden Dragon.
Pablo Casals- He was a Spanish cellist who
lived from December 29, 1876, to October 22, 1973. He was a highly respected
cellist and also a conductor. Although there are more recordings of his chamber
music and orchestra music, he is best remembered for his recording of Bach:
Cello Suites, between 1936 and 1939. An interesting fact about him is that he
played for Queen Victoria at Osborne House, and President Roosevelt on January
15, 1904.
Mstislav Rostropovich- He is a Russian
cellist who lived from March 27, 1927, to April 27, 2007. He is considered the
greatest cellist of the 20th century. He recorded nearly the entire cello
repertoire, and inspired many composers to make pieces especially for him. He
was a leading conductor, pianist and a well-known defender of human rights. In
1977 he became the music director of the National Symphony Orchestra in
Washington, D.C. An interesting fact about him is that when he returned to
Russia, hundreds of wealthy and well-dressed Russians paid $1,000 apiece to
hear him conduct and play cello.
For more information: http://www.classical-music.com/feature/world-music/six-best%E2%80%A6-cellists
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