Topic: Cello

Ahead of the broadcast of Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy on WETA PBS and Metro on March 28, our resident cellist James Jacobs shares his insight on one of the greatest cellists of all time.

Linda Carducci speaks with cellist Amit Peled, Artistic Director of the Mount Vernon Virtuosi, about the ensemble's important mission and a look ahead into the season.

James Jacobs tells us the story of the cello, one of the most beloved instruments. Follow its fascinating journey throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, and how the name "cello" came to be, and how it became the sonorous instrument we all love today.

Welcome to our limited series on all the fascinating history, science, and stories of string instruments! We kick off the series with the bow, starting with its history from 2700 BC, taking you a journey to its future in carbon fiber.

Cellist Zuill Bailey speaks about his upcoming performance of the Dvořák cello concerto with the Fairfax Symphony.

Hear cellist Amit Peled speak about completing his cycle of the six suites for unaccompanied cello by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Hear from Sheku Kanneh-Mason himself on his thoughts on the Elgar Cello Concerto, which he performs with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at Strathmore, presented by Washington Performing Arts.