While modern life grows louder and faster, the cello sits patiently in the room, speaking softly until everyone finally listens. In an era shaped by spectacle, amplification, and constant stimulation, ...

Across cultures and genres, listeners consistently describe the cello as “human,” a rare case where an instrument’s emotional impact aligns almost perfectly with its acoustic range. Some instruments ...

On Sunday, April 13, Brandon Cheng ’25 filled Taplin Auditorium with people and good music for his senior recital, a rite of passage (and a requirement) for all Music Performance minors. His cello, ...