William Pleeth, teacher of the legendary Jacqueline du Pré and many other internationally recognized cellists, celebrated his 80th birthday in 1996. To mark the occasion, he was filmed giving a series of eight one-hour classes at the renowned Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies in Snape, England. In the classics of the cello repertoire, he had the uncanny ability to guide and inspire talented young players. This series is the only filmed document of his extraordinary work as a teacher.- William Pleeth, teacher of the legendary Jacqueline du Pré and many other internationally recognized cellists, celebrated his 80th birthday in 1996. To mark the occasion, he was filmed giving a series of eight one-hour classes at the renowned Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies in Snape, England. In the classics of the cello repertoire, he had the uncanny ability to guide and inspire talented young players. This series is the only filmed document of his extraordinary work as a teacher.
- William Pleeth, teacher of the legendary Jacqueline du Pré and many other internationally recognized cellists, celebrated his 80th birthday in 1996. To mark the occasion, he was filmed giving a series of eight one-hour classes at the renowned Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies in Snape, England. In the classics of the cello repertoire, he had the uncanny ability to guide and inspire talented young players. This series is the only filmed document of his extraordinary work as a teacher.
- William Pleeth, teacher of the legendary Jacqueline du Pré and many other internationally recognized cellists, celebrated his 80th birthday in 1996. To mark the occasion, he was filmed giving a series of eight one-hour classes at the renowned Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies in Snape, England. In the classics of the cello repertoire, he had the uncanny ability to guide and inspire talented young players. This series is the only filmed document of his extraordinary work as a teacher.
- William Pleeth, teacher of the legendary Jacqueline du Pré and many other internationally recognized cellists, celebrated his 80th birthday in 1996. To mark the occasion, he was filmed giving a series of eight one-hour classes at the renowned Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies in Snape, England. In the classics of the cello repertoire, he had the uncanny ability to guide and inspire talented young players. This series is the only filmed document of his extraordinary work as a teacher.
- William Pleeth, teacher of the legendary Jacqueline du Pré and many other internationally recognized cellists, celebrated his 80th birthday in 1996. To mark the occasion, he was filmed giving a series of eight one-hour classes at the renowned Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies in Snape, England. In the classics of the cello repertoire, he had the uncanny ability to guide and inspire talented young players. This series is the only filmed document of his extraordinary work as a teacher.
- William Pleeth, teacher of the legendary Jacqueline du Pré and many other internationally recognized cellists, celebrated his 80th birthday in 1996. To mark the occasion, he was filmed giving a series of eight one-hour classes at the renowned Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies in Snape, England. In the classics of the cello repertoire, he had the uncanny ability to guide and inspire talented young players. This series is the only filmed document of his extraordinary work as a teacher.
- William Pleeth, teacher of the legendary Jacqueline du Pré and many other internationally recognized cellists, celebrated his 80th birthday in 1996. To mark the occasion, he was filmed giving a series of eight one-hour classes at the renowned Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies in Snape, England. In the classics of the cello repertoire, he had the uncanny ability to guide and inspire talented young players. This series is the only filmed document of his extraordinary work as a teacher.
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“A Sequential Approach to Cello Learning and Teaching” Dr. Robert JesselsonCarolina Distinguished Professor EmeritusUniversity of South Carolina- “A Sequential Approach to Cello Learning and Teaching” Dr. Robert JesselsonCarolina Distinguished Professor EmeritusUniversity of South CarolinaOffered free of charge in our maiden year as the British Cello Society Adult and Student Members. All members must sign up to receive the course link.
If you would like to donate to the Keith Harvey Memorial Fund and Award please select the amount and add it to the basket.- William Pleeth, teacher of the legendary Jacqueline du Pré and many other internationally recognized cellists, celebrated his 80th birthday in 1996. To mark the occasion, he was filmed giving a series of eight one-hour classes at the renowned Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies in Snape, England. In the classics of the cello repertoire, he had the uncanny ability to guide and inspire talented young players. This series is the only filmed document of his extraordinary work as a teacher.
The British Cello Society celebrates its maiden year with a premiere - the first live screening of Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy by Allegro Films.Sunday 25th January 2026, at 5.00pm.- Out of stockThe British Cello Society celebrates its maiden year with a premiere - the first live screening of Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy by Allegro Films.Sunday 25th January 2026, at 5.00pm.
- Out of stockThe British Cello Society celebrates its maiden year with a premiere - the first live screening of Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy by Allegro Films.Sunday 25th January 2026, at 2.00pm.
- Out of stockThe British Cello Society celebrates its maiden year with a premiere - the first live screening of Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy by Allegro Films.Sunday 25th January 2026, at 2.00pm.
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