The Cello Museum Weekly Newsletter
Volume II | Number 38 | 18 September 2021
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Happy birthday, Cello Museum!
On September 18, 2020, the Cello Museum opened its virtual doors - and they haven't closed since. That is the beauty of an online museum. We are so glad that you have been part of our first year and look forward to many more.
This is a brief summary of what you will find in this newsletter - clicking the links in this section will jump you to that part of the email for more details (and better pictures).
This week, our featured article is Dr. Leonovich's exploration of musical hoaxes in the cello world. We also have a summary of online concerts and events.
Our limited edition Cello Museum first anniversary items are now available in our Museum Shop. Be sure to pick them up before they are gone.
Paper is the traditional gift for a first anniversary, so this week's featured exhibition cello is Chris Tsonias' environmentally-friendly creation made from recycled paper. For a closer look at this and other unique constructions, tour our current exhibition, Innovations in Cello-Making Materials.
We are happy to share the birthday joy - our Cello Birthdays feature continues on our website, though we haven't forgotten our social media. These posts celebrate cellists, composers, luthiers, and others with strong ties to the cello world.
Mark your calendar (and check your clock) - our September Cello Book Club will meet Sunday, 26 September.
Congratulations to the winners of our first composition contest!
In addition to his featured article, Dr. Leonovich has a new edition this week as well as a new post on his own blog with additional information about the piece.
Finally, our curator, Dr. Brenda Neece, has a note to share some of her thoughts on this anniversary of our opening.
Thank you for reading -- enjoy this week's content!
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This Week at the Cello Museum
Click the images below to go to this week's featured article and (online) event listings. If you want us to add a piece of cello news or an event, please contact us.
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Special limited-edition souvenirs are here!
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Our special one-year anniversary products are now available in our Museum Shop, but only from 18 September - 31 October 2021.
Please help us celebrate by entering for a chance to win a prize from our limited edition product line. Every Saturday for the next four weeks (25 Sept., 2 Oct., and 9 Oct.), we'll be doing a random prize drawing. Here are the prizes:
Enter the contest by emailing our curator, Dr. Brenda Neece. Please include the following:
- Your name as you wish it to appear if you win (you may put anonymous)
- Your location as you wish it to appear if you win (you may limit this to your country if you wish)
- If you were forwarded this email and would like to be added to our mailing list, please mention this as well. Thank you!
You can also purchase these and other limited edition first anniversary items here. While you are there, be sure to also check out all of the still-special-but-not-time-limited gifts and memorabilia available in our Museum Shop.
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Our Cello Birthdays series recognizes those who are (or have been) part of the cello world, including cellists, composers of cello music, cello makers, and authors of cello books.
Let us know about any birthdays we should consider adding to our series.
Please keep in mind that we highlight those where we can find media (videos, photos, audio recordings) that we can share online.
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It's hard to believe the time is passing so quickly, but our September Book Club meeting is just around the corner.
This month, our featured selection is Mellow Cello: A Collection of Short Stories for Cellists. We are excited that author (and cellist) Gill Tennant will join the Zoom discussion on 26 September 2021 at 7 PM London / 2 PM New York / 11 AM Los Angeles.
In addition to reading the book, be sure to check out our review. You do not have to read the book ahead of time to attend the meeting. (We won't have a pop quiz - this time!)
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Congratulations, contest winners!
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Congratulations to the winners of our first composition contest!
Winner - Kari Juusela: "Reminiscence"
1st Runner-Up - Samuel Araya: "Melody"
2nd Runner-Up - Anna Vienna Ho: "Memories"
We will have more about the winning pieces as well as additional words from author Kittie Lambton in the coming weeks, so stay tuned! Thanks to everyone who submitted an entry.
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Updates from Dr. Leonovich
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Dear Cello Friends,
It is time to celebrate! A year ago today, we opened our online museum - the first of its kind, conceived as being completely virtual even before the pandemic started.
Over the year, our team has grown, we’ve met wonderful people, and we’ve spread the love of the cello around the world. Thanks to those who have been with us from the beginning and to those who have joined us along the way, and a warm welcome to our new friends.
This said, what would you like to see in the future? We’ve had some responses to the survey we sent out, but not as many as I had hoped. We are going to continue updating and revising our content this coming year, and we value your input.
Please do take this quick survey (or email me) to indicate your favorites from our current museum content options
You may have noticed that we have no cello news roundup for you this week. After 52 weeks of weekly cello news, I have decided to switch to presenting the news on an ad hoc basis, at least for now.
I hope you’ll sign up for a chance to win a prize in our giveaways over the next four weeks - remember to submit your entry (e.g.: send me an email). Just like public radio, you only need to enter once to be eligible to win the drawing each week. Good luck!
Before closing for the week, I also want to wish one of our anonymous patrons a very happy birthday! You know who you are. Thank you for helping to make the Cello Museum possible.
Today is a very special day for the Cello Museum. Thank you for joining me on this cello journey!
Please stay in touch. I always love to hear from you!
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- If you would like to advertise with The Cello Museum, you can contact Renate Kwon at renate@cellomuseum.org.
- If you wish to contact our Cello Music Editions Specialist, Dr. Yuriy Leonovich, or our Bow Specialist, Andrew Bellis, send me an email, and I will make sure messages reach them.
Stay well,
Brenda
Dr. Brenda Neece, Curator
The Cello Museum
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