With only one instrument OkCello brings history, community and a braided river of musical traditions
When Okorie “OkCello” Johnson steps onto a stage, he carries more than a cello. He carries histories — personal, cultural and ...
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Why the cello feels like the sound of human emotion
Across cultures and genres, listeners consistently describe the cello as “human,” a rare case where an instrument’s emotional impact aligns almost perfectly with its acoustic range. Some instruments ...
Austin Huntington, the Indianapolis Symphony's principal cellist, is now playing Pietro Guarneri of Mantua's only known cello, worth about $5 million.
On the first Sunday of each month, cellist Steve Kramer opens his home for an intimate revival of the centuries-old salon ...
Joan Herget is on a mission to live in the zone and surround herself with the best musicians. On this episode of On Stage at Curtis we meet Joan Herget a Canadian Cellist taking over Philadelphia.
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Why the cello's quiet honesty still moves us
While modern life grows louder and faster, the cello sits patiently in the room, speaking softly until everyone finally listens. In an era shaped by spectacle, amplification, and constant stimulation, ...
Quick: Name your favorite cellist (besides Yo-Yo Ma). Can't think of one? All right, how about your favorite guitarist, drummer or singer? That was much easier, wasn't it? Chances are, when you hear ...
Bach’s cello suites are among the best known works of classical music, now risking popularization to the point of fatigue as they provide background music for cat food commercials. But one hundred and ...
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