Mellow Cello

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This Week —

If you were to ask me what my favorite instrument is, I will always, without fail, say it’s the cello. There is no other instrument that touches my heartstrings like a cello does. It’s dark, silky, eloquent, and transcendental. So I thought it would be good to start the year with this instrument to remind us of all the wonderful things we humans have created. It’s the perfect playlist for quiet time, reading, relaxing, and calm car rides.

Listen To —

There are many famous cellists and I’ve compiled all my favorites here, this is literally my dream lineup. You’ve probably heard of Yo-Yo Ma with his infinitely expressive playing, but have you ever heard of Jacqueline Du Pre? She was a brilliant and charismatic English cellist whose career was cut short by multiple sclerosis. Watching her play is like watching a wild stallion run through the forest. In this playlist, they will be playing everything from Bach to Elgar.

Why Should Kids Know About it —

An essential reason to introduce your children to the orchestra and its instruments is that an orchestra inhabits all the skills of good citizenship. Orchestra members have to work together to make music. They must wait to play their instrument at the proper time, learn to adjust to fit their movements and sounds with those of others. They have to cooperate and collaborate, they must develop sympathy, empathy, and trust. Wouldn't the world be an incredible place if we would all unite like an orchestra? 
To that end, here is a selection of our favorite books about the Orchestra, the instruments, and the marvelous sounds they make.

Happy Stringing!