Although her life and career were cut short by MS, Jacqueline du Pré is regarded as one of the greatest cellists. She was born January 26, 1945, 80 years ago. I remember getting such a lump in my throat as I listened to her playing the Elgar concerto, on Kent State's radio station several years ago. That 9/8 beginning is so affecting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPhkZW_jwc0
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