Events for Saturday, October 16, 2021 - Sunday, October 17, 2021

CelloBello Online Auction 2021

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Through the generosity of many in the CelloBello community, our first online auction promises to have a unique collection of cellistic & musical gems. From personalized, autographed rare recordings by Yo-Yo Ma and the Cleveland Quartet to custom-made artwork, to masterclasses and lessons with prominent cellists, and even a virtual cocktail class by a member of one of the world’s leading orchestras… there truly is something for everyone. All proceeds from this auction will help support CelloBello.org and all of its programs and resources. Hosted by Charity Auctions Today, bidding will open at noon on Friday, October 1, 2021.

CelloChat: Christopher Costanza

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For over three decades, cellist Christopher Costanza has enjoyed a varied and exciting career as a soloist, chamber musician, and teacher. A winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions and a recipient of a prestigious Solo Recitalists Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Mr. Costanza has performed to wide critical acclaim in nearly every state in the U.S., and internationally. His summer festival appearances include the Marlboro, Yellow Barn, Santa Fe, Taos, Chamber Music Northwest, and other festivals. Mr. Costanza is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where he studied cello with Laurence Lesser, David Wells, and Bernard Greenhouse, and chamber music with Eugene Lehner, Louis Krasner, and Leonard Shure.

CelloChat: Julie Sévilla-Fraysse

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Julie Sévilla-Fraysse is one of the most valuable cellists in the world and a promising talent into the young generation of classical music artists. Considered a new phenomenon and gathering together a large and new community around her, she represents like none other, the classical excellence as well as the French elegance and modernity. Blend of a genuine, humble and sophisticated musical approach, JSF touches her audience through a unique energy, enhancing the vision and opening minds into the classical music global scope.

CelloBello Gala 2021: A Celebration of Founder and Artistic Director Paul Katz’s 80th Birthday

Burnes Hall at New England Conservatory 255 St. Botolph Street, Boston, MA, United States
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

Join us online or in-person for the 2021 CelloBello Gala! This yearly fundraising concert will celebrate our Founder and Artistic Director Paul Katz’s 80th Birthday and will bring together a star-studded cast of performers who have been impacted by Paul’s teaching, coaching, and collegiality across his career. CelloBello’s 2021 Gala will be a hybrid event. You can join us in person at Burnes Hall on the campus of Boston’s New England Conservatory, followed by a reception at SRV restaurant, one of Boston’s finest. Otherwise, you can join us from anywhere in the world via the livestream event, which will be viewable on demand for up to 72 hours after the event.

$100

Consider CelloBello during National Estate Planning Awareness Week (NEPAW)

Regardless of your age or resources estate planning is an often overlooked element of financial wellness, and yet it is estimated that over half of Americans – 56% – do not have an up-to-date estate plan! National Estate Planning Awareness Week (NEPAW) was adopted in 2008 to help the public understand what estate planning is and why it is such a vital component of financial health. Estate planning is a way for everyone to take care of the people they love and the things they care about. During NEPAW week, CelloBello will provide you information on creating a legally-sound will in 20 minutes FOR FREE with a reputable organization and at the same time provide you an opportunity to create your “cellegacy” by naming CelloBello as a beneficiary. Stay tuned and let us help you create assurance and legacy.

CelloChat: Kee-Hyun Kim

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A native of Seoul, Korea, cellist Kee-Hyun Kim has been praised for his "assertive style...and vital musical spirit." (Pittsburgh Tribune) On faculty at Harvard University’s Department of Music, he is a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet, Blodgett Artists-in-Residence at Harvard since 2014. The quartet travels extensively around North America, Europe and Asia, and has recorded for ECM, Naxos, Innova, Zig Zag and Nimbus labels. Some awards and distinctions include 1st prize at the Bordeaux String Quartet competition, the Cleveland Quartet Award, and 2010's Grammy Award for "Best Chamber Music Performance.”

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