Yale Cellos

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Yale Cellos is an ensemble at the Yale School of Music consisting of the School of Music's cello studio--roughly 15 cellists. The group was founded in 1983 by the famed cello teacher Aldo Parisot, the former professor of cello at the Yale School of Music. [1] [2] Currently, the cellists study with Paul Watkins. [3] Since its formation, the group has produced several CDs, one of which earned a Grammy nomination. [4]

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References

  1. Tommasini, Anthony (2009-04-22). "Sameness as Spice of Life: One Instrument, 21 Players". The New York Times . Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  2. "Beloved, longtime faculty cellist Aldo Parisot dies at 100". Yale School of Music . 2018-12-18. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  3. "Paul Watkins" . Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  4. "30th Annual GRAMMY Awards". The Recording Academy . Retrieved 2024-02-10.