Cellists of Today
This cellist, one of seven musical children, was on Britain's Got Talent, and was launched even further into stardom after a very royal wedding gig.
Who is Sheku Kanneh Mason?
A cello wouldn't stand upright without this adjustable metal piece that extends from the bottom.
What is the endpin?
This Baroque Cello Solo in G Major, Composed between 1717 and 1723, opens with a flowing and widely recognized prelude, making it one of the most famous cello solos.
What is Bach Cello Suite 1 - Prelude?
This early version of the cello, dating back to the 16th century, was smaller and had a different tuning system. It was called the "viola da gamba" family of instruments.
What is the "bass violin"?
How many years have they been friends?
What is 3 years?
This cellist admitted that his Beatles-inspired hairdo is a "natural umbrella." He is also a published children's author.
Who is Steven Isserlis?
This piece of wood inside the cello, running lengthwise under the bass strings, helps reinforce the instrument's structure and sound projection.
What is the bass bar?
This lyrical piece by Camille Saint-Saëns from The Carnival of The Animals is often performed as a cello solo with piano accompaniment. Cellohio also performed this piece for HalleBOO¡a!!
What is The Swan - Camille Saint Saëns?
In the 1700s, this Italian master was one of the most influential luthiers, perfecting the construction of the cello to give it its modern shape and sound.
Who is Antonio Stradivari?
Which one of them has never had a cavity?
Who is Lucy?
This cellist plays on a 1773 Montagnana cello dubbed "Petunia," whose value is estimated to be at about $2.5 million. Petunia was once nearly lost after being forgotten in the back of a cab in Manhattan following a performance in Carnegie Hall.
Who is Yo-Yo Ma?
What part of the cello serves only as decoration and has no functional purpose?
What is the scroll?
This E minor cello concerto, composed in 1919, often described as "heroic", was dedicated to the memory of the composer's wife and features a powerful chordal opening.
What is Edward Elgar - Cello Concerto in E minor?
The first documented use of the term "cello" appeared in the 17th century, originally as a shorthand for this full Italian name.
What is "violoncello"?
This one of them can ride a unicycle?
Who is Annie?
Daughter (and trio-mate) of Donald, and Vivian, this cellist debuted with the Cleveland Orchestra at the age of 13, and then studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music and Columbia University. She currently is on faculty at the New England Conservatory.
Who is Alisa Weilerstein?
What wood is the bridge made out of?
What is maple?
This concerto in B minor, composed in 1894-95, is one of the most popular cello concertos of all time and was written for cellist Hanus Wihan.
What is Anton Dvorak - Cello Concerto in B minor
This famous Italian composer and virtuoso cellist, known for his technical skill and expressive playing, composed a set of six cello concertos that remain staples in the cello repertoire.
Who is Luigi Boccherini?
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Who is Professor Yang?
This Argentine cellist speaks Spanish, French, Russian, Italian, German, and English rostad hestival Solsberg), and eaches at the Basel Music Academy.
Who is Sol Gabetta?
What is the total length of a 4/4 cello?
What is 48"?
Premiered in 1945, this cello concerto by a Soviet composer features complex rhythms and rich, folk-inspired melodies, and was written for Mstislav Rostropovich.
What is Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1?
This early 18th-century Italian cellist and composer is considered one of the first to write a method book for the cello, helping to establish it as a prominent solo instrument in Western classical music.
Who is Francesco Gemeniani?
If Annie superglued her hair to Lucy's feet and stood up, how tall would they be?
What is 10'6"