Top 20 Cellist celebrities in the world
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Cellist celebrities [Updated February 5, 2023].
Yo-Yo Ma was born
on October 7, 1955
in Paris, France.
He won several Grammy Awards, was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 2001, and was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011.
Net Worth 2020: $25 million (2016)
Stjepan Hauser was born
on June 15, 1986
in Pula, Croatia.
In 2012, he collaborated with Croatian singer and songwriter Damir Urban.
Net Worth 2020: $8 Million
Neyla Pekarek was born
on September 4, 1986
in Denver, United States.
She and the Lumineers gained significant fame from the single "Ho Hey."
Net Worth 2020: $5 Million
Jacqueline Du Pre was born
on January 26, 1945
in England.
She was the subject of the 1998 film Hilary and Jackie which was received with controversy due to allegations of stretching the truth of her private life.
Mstislav Rostropovich was born
on March 27, 1927
in Azerbaijan.
He received a 1984 Grammy Award for his performances of Brahms' Op. 38 and Op. 99 cello sonatas.
Luka Sulic was born
on August 25, 1987
in Maribor, Slovenia.
His rendition of the song Smooth Criminal with 2Cellos quickly went viral and earned more than seven million views within weeks.
That Cello Guy was born
on August 21, 1989
in United States.
He is an artist ambassador for NS Design, D'Addario, and CodaBow.
Eicca Toppinen was born
on August 5, 1975
in Vantaa, Finland.
He wrote the music for the theme song of the film Black Ice.
Pablo Casals was born
on December 29, 1876
in El Vendrell, Spain.
He was awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom by President
John F. Kennedy in 1963.
Tanya Haden was born
on October 11, 1971
in United States.
She performs the cello as an additional member of the Silversun Pickups and was featured on the band's EP Pikul. She has also played with the indie folk band Sea Wolf and the rock band The Warlocks.
Tina Guo was born
on October 28, 1985
in Shanghai, China.
In addition to scoring movies, she has also scored shows like Vikings, Sleepy Hollow, and The Borgias.
Patrick Laird was born
on January 31, 1985
in United States.
Founding member, cellist and principal songwriter for the cello-rock ensemble Break of Reality who also performs alongside his wife Marnie Laird as Brooklyn Duo. He is best recognized for his contributions with the latter group, performing covers of pop songs by artists such as John Legend, Sia, Ellie Goulding and more.
He and his band Break of Reality's cover of the Game of Thrones theme song received more than 15 million views on YouTube. The first major classical composition he wrote was "Concerto for 3 Cellos, Percussion & Orchestra."
Mischa Maisky was born
on January 10, 1948
in Latvia.
He came in sixth place at the Moscow International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1966.
Melora Creager was born
on March 25, 1966
in United States.
She has also created costume jewelry for the likes of Vogue Magazine.
Max Lilja was born
on October 27, 1975
in Finland.
His albums with Apocalyptica include Plays Metallica by Four Cellos, Cult, and Inquisition Symphony.
Antero Manninen was born
on January 19, 1973
in Finland.
His instrument of choice was a 1946 Giuseppe Pedrazzini cello.
Vedran Smailovic was born
on November 11, 1956
in Bosnia And Herzegovina.
He collaborated with Elizabeth Wellburn on a children's book called Echoes from the Square.
Alban Gerhardt was born
in Not Known.
Alexander Rudin was born
on November 25, 1960
in Not Known.
Anner Bylsma was born
on February 17, 1934
in Not Known.
