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21st-Century Cellists

Yo-Yo Ma, Bion Tsang, David Finckel, Hai-Ye Ni, Pieter Wispelwey and other top cellists talk about how they practice, what cultural forces shaped them, what they aspire to, and more.

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By The Editors of Strings Magazine.
Published by String Letter Publishing
$14.95
Book (paperbound)

This collection of interviews sparkles with the individual personalities of some of this century's most gifted cellists. With voices as unique as their instruments', these musicians reveal the facets and textures of their professional and personal lives. From the intrepid Bion Tsang to the dynamic Kenneth Slowik and the charming Yo-Yo Ma, these artists and many others discuss what it's like to be a soloist, member of an ensemble, composer, mentor, musical activist, and recording artist. How they began, what cultural and historical forces shape them, how they practice, and what they aspire to—this and more are illuminated in this fascinating volume.

CONTENTS
Beating Time - Kenneth Slowik Pushes the Early-Music Envelope Profile of Kenneth Slowik, cellist, conductor, and musicologist By Timothy Pfaff.
Continuity in Diversity Yo-Yo Ma interview with cellist Yo-Yo Ma By Edith Eisler.
David Finckel - Marathon Man interview with cellist David Finckel By Edith Eisler.
Engaging Bion Tsang - After awards and management failed to jump-start his career, this cellist made a name for himself Interview with Bion Tsang By Edith Eisler.
Independent Thinking - Why Laurence Lesser wants his students to be individuals Profile and interview of Laurence Lesser By Barbara Sealock.
Jian Wang An Extraordinary Journey profile of cellist Jian Wang By Andrew Palmer.
Music in the New World - The Manifold Talents of Kermit Moore Profile of the cellist and composer, in q&a format By Edith Eisler.
On the Threshold - Cellist Hai-Ye Ni begins her solo career interview with cellist Hai-Ye Ni By John Lehmann-Haupt.
Ralph Kirshbaum - A player, teacher, and festival organizer champions the cello Profile of Ralph Kirshbaum By Edith Eisler.
Renaissance Man - Cellist Carlos Prieto holds two degrees, speaks four languages, and is a tireless champion of Spanish and Latin composers Profile of the cellist By Edith Eisler.
The Next Dutch Master - Pieter Wispelwey Directs His Career with Eclectic Musical Taste and Style Profile of cellist Pieter Wispelwey By Richard Dyer.