Emily Cat 176

Remembering a wonderful musician today.  Jacqueliene du Pre was a world famous cello player by the age of 20. Her career was cruely cut short by illness. In her 20's she lost feeling in her fingers and couldn't hold the bow confidentely. She was eventually dagnoised with Multiple Sclerosis. She turned to teaching when she could no longer play befor dying at 42 years of age. Such a promising musical life cut short. I love the cello. It has a wonderful sensual sound that envelops all that listen to this music. I am also thankful for the music Jacqueline left behind. Look at the numerous on You Tube of this wonderful musician playing.

  It is a sunny Friday afternoon and l am sitting in the nave of a Uniting Church waiting. Luke Severn steps onto the stage and it begins. Soon l'm cocooned in the rich, deep, sensual sound of the Cello. The first piece is Bach Suite No 1 in G major. What beautiful music and played with such good musicianship.  Next the senses are awakened by the Kodaly Sonata for Cello. Such an interesting piece. It was learned, as we the audience were told, in lockdown. Live performances are back and l so happy. Nothing beats seeing performances live. If you get the chance to hear him perform take it. The music is brought to life by his wonderful musicianship. He can be contacted via his website lukesevernmusic.com