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Pablo Casals, considered to be one of the most influential cellists. A person who plays the cello is called a cellist. This list of notable cellists is divided into four categories: 1) Living Classical Cellists; 2) Non-Classical Cellists; 3) Deceased Classical Cellists; 4) Deceased Non-Classical Cellists . The cello (/ˈtʃɛloʊ/ chel-oh ...
Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich [a] (27 March 1927 – 27 April 2007) was an Azerbaijani cellist and conductor. In addition to his interpretations and technique, he was well known for both inspiring and commissioning new works, which enlarged the cello repertoire more than any cellist before or since.
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- Pablo Casals (1876-1973), Spanish (Catalan) What Segovia was to the guitar, Kreisler to the violin, and Rubinstein to the piano, Casals was to the cello.
- Emanuel Feuermann (1902-42), Austrian-born American. Those whom the gods love, die young. His teacher, Julius Klengel, wrote, “Of all those who have been entrusted to my guardianship, there has never been such a talent …our divinely favored artist and lovable young man.”
- Mstislav Rostropovich (1927-2007), Russian. Generally regarded as the greatest cellist of the second half of the 20th century (some say of all time), Rostropovich was a larger-than-life figure, a passionate campaigner for justice and human rights who used his fame as a musician to further his fervently-held beliefs and political opinions.
- Steven Isserlis (b. 1958), British. Among the most intelligent and sensitive of creative musicians, with an insatiable curiosity for the forgotten and obscure, Isserlis is blessed with a mischievous sense of humor and a whimsical personality.
Nov 15, 2016 · Watch on. From legends like Rostropovich to contemporary masters like Yo-Yo Ma and Weilerstein, we’ve assembled a list of the best cellists ever.
Jan 19, 2018 · 1. Pablo Casals. One simply cannot explore iconic cellists and cello recordings of the 20th century without mentioning Pablo Casals. He revolutionized the cello and transformed it into a world-accepted solo instrument, which helped to pave the way for thousands of others after him.
Apr 23, 2024 · Mstislav Rostropovich, Russian conductor, pianist, and one of the best-known cellists of the 20th century. He was admired for his keen musicianship, both in contemporary works and in the established concert repertoire. His exploitation of the tonal resources of the cello was considered exceptional.
