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Jacqueline du Pré

Jacqueline Mary du Pré OBE was a British cellist, widely regarded as one of the preeminent cellists of the 20th century. Born in Oxford, she began studying at the Guildhall School of Music in the mid-1950s with William Pleeth, earning the school's Gold Medal in 1960. Her musical development was further enhanced by advanced studies with prominent cellists such as Paul Tortelier, Pablo Casals, and Mstislav Rostropovich. Du Pré gained early recognition, winning Britain's most prestigious cello award at age 11 and making her official debut at Wigmore Hall at 16. She achieved international acclaim with her 1965 American debut, where she performed Elgar's Cello Concerto, a piece closely associated with her. By the age of 20, she was performing with leading orchestras worldwide. In 1967 she married the acclaimed conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim, forming a celebrated musical couple. Her career was cut short in her late twenties by multiple sclerosis, forcing her to withdraw from public performances. Du Pré remained active as a teacher and mentor until her death at the age of 42. From Wikipedia (

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Sicilienne

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Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - Moderato

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Élégie, Op. 24

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Brahms: Cello Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2 - Bruch: Kol Nidrei

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2025

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Beethoven: Cello Sonatas Nos. 3 & 5

2022

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2022

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Solo Instruments of the Orchestra: No. 3, The Cello. Music by Schumann & Paradis

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Cello Concerto in E minor, Op.85

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Jacqueline du Pré Plays Schumann Cello Concerto (1963 Live Recording with the 18-Year-Old Jacqueline du Pré)

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Elgar: Cello Concerto In E minor Op 85. 1, Adagio Moderate_Jacqueline Du Pre

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