William Pleeth
William Pleeth · Arts & Literature
Classical cellist
1916, London, England — 1999, London, England
United Kingdom
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William Pleeth was a British classical cellist and one of the most respected cello teachers of the twentieth century, best remembered as the teacher of Jacqueline du Pré, and as a distinguished chamber and solo player. He championed British and contemporary repertoire. He was Jewish, born in London to a family of Polish-Jewish origin.
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Classical cellist
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