Emanuel Feuermann was a virtuoso cellist, considered one of the greatest of his time, celebrated for his impeccable technique and richly expressive playing. Born on November 22, 1902, in Kolomyia, Galicia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and now located in Ukraine, Feuermann demonstrated remarkable musical talent from an early age. He completed the cello curriculum at the Vienna Music Academy by the age of 12, and his career took flight when he won the prestigious Felix Mendelssohn Prize in Berlin at just 15, which launched him into the European concert circuit.

Feuermann's recording career has immortalized his legacy, and his output features collaborations with legendary figures like conductors Arturo Toscanini and Wilhelm Furtwängler, and violinist Jascha Heifetz. Though his life was tragically cut short at the age of 39 due to complications from surgery, Feuermann's influence on cellists and the broader classical music world remains potent. His technical prowess, particularly his fluidity and precise bowing, coupled with a deeply expressive, singing tone, set him apart as a cellist's cellist. The posthumous releases of Feuermann's live performances and studio recordings, such as "Emanuel Feuermann in Concert" and the "Milestones of a Cello Legend" series, continue to captivate new generations of music enthusiasts, standing as a testament to his enduring artistry.

Genres

Classical Cello

Historic Classical Performance

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Latest Release

The Art of Emanuel Feuermann (2024 Remastered Version)

Emanuel Feuermann•

Mischa Elman

Album - 15 Tracks - Released September 27, 2024