21st-Century Cellists
Sheet Music

Cello

SKU: HL.330754

By Various. String Letter Publishing. Biography/Composers & Musicians, Classical Reference, String Reference. Softcover. 128 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.330754).

ISBN 9781890490393. UPC: 073999183634. 6x9 inches. Strings Backstage Series.

This collection of interviews sparkles with the individual personalities of some of this century's most gifted cellists. With voices as unique as their instruments', these musicians reveal the facets and textures of their professional and personal lives. From the intrepid Bion Tsang to the dynamic Kenneth Slowik and the charming Yo-Yo Ma, these artists and many others discuss what it's like to be a soloist, member of an ensemble, composer, mentor, musical activist and recording artist. How they began, what cultural and historical forces shaped them, how they practice, and what they aspire to – this and more are illuminated in this fascinating volume. Artists include: David Finckel, Ralph Kirshbaum, Laurence Lesser, Yo-Yo Ma, Kermit Moore, Carlos Prieto, Hai-Ye Ni, Kenneth Slowik, Bion Tsang, Jian Wang and Peter Wispelwey.