Jacqueline du Pré

Jacqueline Mary du Pré (January 26, 1945 – October 19, 1987) was an English cellist.

Career

Throughout her career, du Pré performed with prestigious orchestras and soloists. In particular, her recording with the London Symphony Orchestra of the Elgar concerto in 1961 brought her international recognition. For this performance, she used her first Stradivarius -- "the Davidov" -- which was given to her by an admirer, Ismena Holland. The 1965 recording under Sir John Barbirolli is equally esteemed.

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London Symphony Orchestra - Elgar - Concerto - 1961 - Stradivarius - Davidov - John Barbirolli

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In 1965, du Pré played the Elgar concerto at her first appearance in the USA on May 14 at Carnegie Hall.

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1965 - May 14 - Carnegie Hall

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Her friendship with musicians Itzhak Perlman, Zubin Mehta, and Pinchas Zukerman, and marriage to Daniel Barenboim, led to the famous film by Christopher Nupen of their Schubert "Trout" Quintet; collectively, the five referred to themselves as The Jewish Musical Mafia.

Related Topics:
Itzhak Perlman - Zubin Mehta - Pinchas Zukerman - Daniel Barenboim - Christopher Nupen

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