Terry King

Terry King is a renowned cellist, scholar, chamber musician, and conductor. He was a protégé of the legendary cellist Gregor Piatigorsky and served as his assistant in master classes at the University of Southern California. King is celebrated for his technical mastery and expressive playing style, with The New York Times praising his performances for their "relish and technical aplomb" . His repertoire includes classic works and lesser-known gems, with many American composers, such as Roy Harris, Virgil Thomson, and Aaron Copland, having written pieces specifically for him .

King has recorded extensively for various labels, including Sony, Music and Arts, and Albany, with notable projects like his critically acclaimed "Cello America" series and a highly praised recording of Mendelssohn's complete works for cello . He is a devoted teacher with students placed in orchestras worldwide and currently teaches at the Longy School of Music of Bard College and the Hartt School, University of Hartford . Additionally, King collaborated with Carole King on her Grammy-winning album "Tapestry" and was the solo cellist for the film "The French Lieutenant’s Woman" .

Genres

Avant-garde

Chamber Music

Latest Release

Merry Christmas Baby

Terry King

Single - Released November 9, 2017