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Jacqueline Mary du Pré OBE (26 January 1945 – 19 October 1987) was a British cellist, considered by many as one of the greatest of all time. Achieving mainstream popularity at a young age, du Pré won Britain's most prestigious cello award at age 11, made her adult debut at 17, and became a fully established artist by 20.
Jun 28, 2024 · Jacqueline du Pré was a British cellist whose romantic, emotive style propelled her to international stardom by age 20. Although du Pré’s playing career was cut short by illness, she is regarded as one of the 20th century’s greatest cellists.
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Feb 2, 2011 · 1st Movement of Elgar's Cello Concerto as performed by cellist Jacqueline Du Pre with Daniel Barenboim conducting the London Philharmonic in 1967.
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Although she died in 1987, the image of cellist Jacqueline du Pré still resonates as one of the most recognised and beloved musicians that this country has ever produced. View more.
In this exclusive extract from Christopher Nupen's film 'Jacqueline du Pré: a gift beyond words', we get an intimate look at her extraordinary musical abilities, both on the cello and – yes – the...
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Oct 20, 1987 · Jacqueline du Pre, a brilliant and charismatic English cellist whose career was cut short by multiple sclerosis, died last night in London, her concert managers said. She was 42 years old.
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Feb 18, 2010 · Jacqueline du Pré: the British cellist remembered. Renowned filmmaker and broadcaster Christopher Nupen shares his films and memories of Jacqueline du Pre from a close friendship that...
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