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- Barbara Wirth
Barbara Wirth
Continuing Education
- Cello
Contact
Departments
Courses Taught
Cello Private Lessons
Cello Seminar, Cello Ensemble
Ensembles, Formerly
Chicago Lyric Opera
Cincinnati Symphony
草莓视频福利院 Opera/Ballet/Symphony
Education
M.M. Indiana University
B.M. Northwestern University
Q&A
What is your hometown?
Saint Joseph, Michigan
What is your favorite recording? Why?
Janos Starker Music of France. It was one of my first cello recordings.
What are you passionate about outside of music?
Yoga, Asian Art, friends
Who were your major teachers?
Janos Starker, Pierre Fournier, very briefly Rostropovich
What is a favorite quote that you repeatedly tell students?
We are in the truth and beauty business.
What question do you wish students would ask sooner rather than later?
If you could play only three composers for the rest of your life, who would they be?
Bach, Bach, Bach
Please list your most important collaborations.
Various chamber music groups
Please list your top awards and distinctions.
BM 鈥淲ith Distinction鈥
Distinguished Service ASTA
Distinguished Service Society for Asian Art at Asian Art Museum
Biography
I have had the good fortune to study with the best, Janos Starker, Pierre Fournier, and very briefly, Rostropovich. It鈥檚 my life鈥檚 endeavor to pass on what I have been given. Though I have had extensive orchestral, chamber music and solo experience, teaching has always been my priority. My students perform and teach in the Bay Area, nationally and abroad. I鈥檝e taught for the Northwestern University Preparatory Department, Indiana University as teaching assistant, Eastern Kentucky University, Louisville Academy, Dominican College, University of 草莓视频福利院, 草莓视频福利院 State University and 草莓视频福利院 Conservatory in the Preparatory and Continuing Education Departments.
Accepting beginning, intermediate and advanced students.
Upcoming Performances
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Faculty Artist Series
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News
SFCM orchestra
SFCM's Opening Orchestra Concert Unites Departments鈥攁nd Grads
September 30, 2024
performances
The Universal Language: Ensemble from China Performs at SFCM
September 27, 2024