All Jacqueline du Pré articles
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FocusA letter from Smiley
Film maker Christopher Nupen shares his treasured handwritten letter from cellist Jacqueline du Pré
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Jacqueline du Pré and Daniel Barenboim prepare for a recording
'Play something for balance, say the end of the first movement of the F major. Something big'
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Jacqueline du Pré performs the Elgar Cello Concerto
A chance to watch the first movement of the cellist’s legendary 1967 performance, captured by Allegro Films
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Off-stage with Jacqueline du Pré
Five off-stage memories from friends and family of the acclaimed cellist Jacqueline du Pré
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The instruments and bows of Jacqueline du Pré
In this extract from February 1988, Charles Beare recounts the instruments and bows played by cellist Jacqueline du Pré, including the 1712 ‘Davidov’ Stradivari
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Long read: Remembering Jacqueline du Pré
Friends, fellow musicians and ex-pupils pay tribute to superstar cellist Jacqueline de Pré in February 1988, four months after she succumbed to multiple sclerosis
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The Trout, 1969 with Jacqueline Du Pré, Itzhak Perlman, Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta & Pinchas Zukerman
Watch the eponymous fourth movement of Schubert’s quintet, performed by this iconic group of musicians
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Jacqueline du Pré’s pedagogical background
The legendary cellist counted William Pleeth, Pablo Casals, Paul Tortelier and Mstislav Rostropovich as her teachers, illustrated by Julian Haylock in the June 2016 issue
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Great Cellists: Jacqueline du Pré
Although her professional career lasted just twelve years, the British musician became a legend in her own lifetime. Julian Haylock assesses her style and recorded legacy in this feature from June 2016
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Pinchas Zukerman and Zubin Mehta remember Jacqueline du Pré
The violist and double bassist of Christopher Nupen’s iconic film ‘The Trout’ reminisce about playing chamber music with du Pré
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‘Nupen, you have found yourself a star’ - working with Jacqueline du Pré
Christopher Nupen remembers his time documenting Jacqueline du Pré at the height of her musical career, in this extract from the October 2021 issue
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The birth of Elgar’s Cello Concerto
To mark the centenary of the completion and premiere of Elgar’s Cello Concerto, cellist Raphael Wallfisch reflects upon the period and circumstances surrounding the work’s creation and subsequent life
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5 views on teaching and performance from William Pleeth
The late British cellist and teacher of Jacqueline du Pré spoke to The Strad in June 1996 at the age of 80
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Ballet based on life of Jacqueline du Pré coming to Royal Opera House
The ballet will be choreographer Cathy Marston’s first for the main stage of the Covent Garden
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A tribute to Jacqueline du Pré
Jacqueline du Pré died 30 years ago today at the age of just 42. This film tribute was put together by Christopher Nupen for what would have been her 60th birthday in 2005. Also read: Remembering cellist Jacqueline du Pré
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Jacqueline du Pré - A Gift Beyond Words (Trailer)
A trailer for documentary maker Christopher Nupen’s new film for the BBC, marking the 30th anniversary of Jacqueline du Pré’s death. It will be broadcast on BBC Four on Sunday 22 October 2017 at 8pm.
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Violinist Pinchas Zukerman remembers cellist Jacqueline du Pré
I think she was done before she was born!' In this short clip, violinist Pinchas Zukerman remembers his friend, cellist Jacqueline du Pré. The excerpt is from the documentary 'Remembering Jacqueline du Pré', produced by Christopher Nupen. The entire film can be viewed here. Read: Remembering cellist ...
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Jacqueline du Pré cello bow withdrawn from sale due to doubt over provenance
The bow was due to be sold at Tarisio's London Auction later this month
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Tubbs cello bow previously owned by Jacqueline du Pré goes on sale
The bow will be sold at Tarisio's London Auction later this month
