It's a close cousin of the violin, viola, and double bass. The cello can be played as a solo instrument, as well as in chamber music ensembles, string orchestras, as a member of the string section of ...

In an interview with Downtown Music, cellist and ‘90’s kid’ The Wong Janice talks about her love of pop music, dabbling with the guitar, getting piano lessons before finding her instrument, and ...

Instrument makers are building a hybrid instrument to enable musicians to make their own quality cellos. Kate Kennedy reflects on a reimagined cello whose story is yet to begin. Show more Writer ...

There are more strings in the orchestra than all the other instruments put together, and they are very often at the heart of the music. The cello looks like a violin - but bigger. You couldn't ...

New or adapted instruments can even lead to brand new ways to make music. A different way of playing the cello Many musicians who go on to become professional players have a special connection to ...