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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.
Jacqueline du Pré. Music Department: Hilary and Jackie. Jacqueline Mary du Pré was born in Oxford on January 26, 1945. Her parents were Iris and Derek du Pré, and she had one older sister, Hilary. She began to show incredible musical promise at a very young age, and began to play the cello at the age of four, after hearing it on a BBC radio ...
May 8, 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.
Jacqueline Mary du Pré was born in Oxford on January 26, 1945. Her parents were Iris and Derek du Pré, and she had one older sister, Hilary. She began to show incredible musical promise at a very young age, and began to play the cello at the age of four, after hearing it on a BBC radio program.
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.
Renowned filmmaker and broadcaster Christopher Nupen shares his films and memories of Jacqueline du Pre from a close friendship that lasted for 26 years. Som...
Oct 13, 2017 · Barenboim’s affection for the UK is also, inevitably, linked to memories of his first wife, the cellist Jacqueline du Pré. He will return to London this month to conduct two concerts in aid of...
