The Chicago Cello Society promotes the art of cello playing;
promotes an interest in and appreciation of the cello as a solo instrument;
develops a broader understanding of the art of the cello;
provides performance opportunities for cellists;
provides a common meeting ground for professional and amateur cellists;
and keeps abreast of current events in the cello world.
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| Tribute Concert to Janos Starker - April 26th, 2010. |
The Chicago Cello Society was founded in 1979 by cellist David Sanders.
Below is a list of current officers:
President & Web Designer - Karen Schulz-Harmon
Vice President - Paula Kosower
Treasurer - Lawrence Block
Secretary - Rebecca Zimmerman
Editor - Charlotte Lehnhoff
ReplyDelete“The Music Of Strangers” profiles celebrated cellist Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble, which brings together master musicians from around the world to teach, collaborate, and perform, opens in Chicago on June 24 at the Landmark Century 7. Please spread the word.
From the director of the Oscar®-winning documentary 20 Feet from Stardom and the critically acclaimed Best of Enemies, the new film The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble tells the extraordinary story of the renowned international musical collective created by legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma. The feature-length documentary follows this group of diverse instrumentalists; vocalists, composers, arrangers, visual artists and storytellers as they explore the power of music to preserve tradition, shape cultural evolution and inspire hope.
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