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Steven Isserlis

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British cellist (born 1958)

Person · Open Library

Works
16

Top works

  • Por qué Beethoven tiró el estofado
  • Luigi Boccherini
  • Anthem Guide to the Opera, Concert Halls and Classical Music Venues of Europe
  • Why Handel Waggled His Wig
  • Por qué a Händel se le movía tanto la peluca

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
19,558
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Steven Isserlis (born December 19 1958, London) is one of the most prominent living cellists. He is notable for his diverse repertoire, distinctive sound and total command of phrasing. He studied at Oberlin Conservatory of Music and was also highly influenced by the great iconoclast of Russian cello playing, Daniil Shafran. Isserlis plays both as soloist and chamber musician and has rediscovered many previously neglected works. He has also organized a number of festivals with long-term collabor

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