All Jacqueline du Pré articles
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Focus‘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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Premium ❘ FeatureGreat 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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FocusA letter from Smiley
Film maker Christopher Nupen shares his treasured handwritten letter from cellist Jacqueline du Pré
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VideoJacqueline 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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VideoJacqueline 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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FocusOff-stage with Jacqueline du Pré
Five off-stage memories from friends and family of the acclaimed cellist Jacqueline du Pré
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FocusThe 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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FocusJacqueline 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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FocusPinchas 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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FeatureThe 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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Focus5 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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NewsBallet 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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VideoJacqueline 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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NewsJacqueline 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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NewsTubbs cello bow previously owned by Jacqueline du Pré goes on sale
The bow will be sold at Tarisio's London Auction later this month
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FocusRemembering cellist Jacqueline du Pré
To mark the great British cellist's birthday on January 26, we revisit four tributes by fellow musicians, published a few months after her death from multiple sclerosis in October 1987
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ArticleJacqueline du Pré
Described by Itzhak Perlman as ‘one of the most unique musical personalities ever to perform on stage,’ Jacqueline du Pré is regarded to be among the greatest cellists of the twentieth century. Born in Oxford in 1945, her musical education saw her study with legendary cellists Pablo ...