All Jacqueline du Pré articles
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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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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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The Trout, 1969 with Jacqueline Du Pré, Itzhak Perlman, Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta & Pinchas Zukerman
Filmmaker Christopher Nupen about the film: ‘In 1969 five young musicians, all of them still relatively unknown to the general public - but destined to become international artists of the highest rank - came together to play Schubert’s Trout Quintet in the new Queen Elizabeth Hall, on the south ...
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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 . ...
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News
Jacqueline du Pré cello bow withdrawn from sale due to doubt over provenance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
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Jacqueline du Pré on learning to live without the cello
It's hard to try and rebuild something that feels worthwhile. Since the only thing I have ever known anything about is playing the cello, now I try to help others.' Around 10 or 11 years after she was forced to give up performing due to multiple ...
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Jacqueline du Pré performs Beethoven Cello Sonata No.3 with Daniel Barenboim
Jacqueline du Pré performs Beethoven's Cello Sonata no.3 in A major, op.69 with Daniel Barenboim. Du Pré's career is the subject of The Strad's Great Cellists series in the June 2016 issue – download now through The Strad App or on desktop computer ...
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Jacqueline du Pré performs Saint-Saëns's Cello Concerto no.1
Rare footage of British cellist Jacqueline du Pré performing Saint-Saëns's First Cello Concerto. Read tributes to Jacqueline du Pré by fellow musicians and watch her performing with pianist Daniel Barenboim. Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital edition as part ...
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Jacqueline du Pré and Daniel Barenboim prepare for a recording
Cellist Jacqueline du Pré and pianist Daniel Barenboim prepare to record Brahms's Cello Sonata no.2 and test for sound. The video also features rare footage of du Pré playing the piano. Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital edition as part of ...
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Remembering 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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Jacqueline 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 ...
