first time in a long time
I started the Prokofiev sonata last week. It’s the first brand new solo work I’ve...
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Category: Performing
first book of the year: effortless mastery
As part of this year of recommitment and reflection, I thought I’d pick up a book that was...
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music from another time
Originally published 11 Dec 2007. I still haul these pieces out now and again, and they continue...
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an army of cellists
I had a session today for a film whose composer had the genius concept to score the whole...
Read Morejust a little Jackie
I miss her.
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ravel string quartet, mvt 2: assez vif, trés rhythme
Having server issues, but I bet you won’t mind if Maurice Ravel and the Enso quartet occupy this...
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A little holiday cheer
I’m pretty proud of these girls, throwing together some not exactly simple pieces in about 3...
Read MoreNon cellists you should listen to more
It’s easy to get lost in the struggle to be an excellent cellist. We take lessons, go to concerts and master classes, listen to recordings, flail away in the practice room. Remember that in the end, the cello is vehicle...
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the soul killers
My singing voice is an embarrassment. It is undisciplined, narrow, pitchy, with a number of breaks...
Read MoreDear Emily: when you can’t afford a teacher
Image: Carlos Serrao. On a similar note to the previous post, I’m sure I’m not the only teacher who gets emails asking what people should do when they really want to play the cello but can’t afford a...
Read MoreDear Emily: advice on buying a cello
I get several emails a week from students asking whether they should buy cello A or cello B, although cello C is lovely and has a single-piece back, here have a look at this picture, would a serial number help? Ethically, I...
Read Morebeethoven, nein
For better or worse, moving east was a fresh start for me. The list of pros and cons is long, with the leading con being a drastically lessened performance career until very recently. 2014 saw a resurgence in ensemble playing,...
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