Maria Kliegel | Masterclass Violoncello

Maria Kliegel, was described by Mstislav Rostropovich as La Cellissima, "The best cellist I have heard since Jacqueline du Pré". 

The german cellist has won many first prizes in national and international cello competitions and has made appearances as a soloist across the world. With around 1 million CDs sold worldwide, Maria Kliegel is the market leader in the field of cello literature. Above all, she has made a name for herself through her untiring commitment to contemporary music, which includes world premieres and CD recordings of works by, among others, Alfred Schnittke and Sofia Gubaidulina as well as Wilhelm Kaiser-Lindemann's Hommage à Nelson Mandela. She has also been a jury member in many competitions and is known for her active involvement in music education. She constantly explores completely new paths for learning how to play the violoncello. 

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This Masterclass is co-organised by cello professor, Viviane Spanoghe.