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Jacqueline Du Pre

In August 1965, at the age of just 20, the British cellist Jacqueline Du Pre played the Elgar cello concerto. It became one of the most famous classical recordings of the 20th Century.

In August 1965, at the age of just 20, the British cellist Jacqueline Du Pre recorded the Elgar cello concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir John Barbirolli.

It became one of the most famous classical recordings of the 20th Century.

Du Pre's career was cut short less than a decade later by multiple sclerosis.

(Image: Jacqueline Du Pre in rehearsal)

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Sun 26 Aug 2012 00:50GMT

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  • Mon 20 Aug 2012 08:50GMT
  • Mon 20 Aug 2012 15:50GMT
  • Tue 21 Aug 2012 02:50GMT
  • Sat 25 Aug 2012 09:50GMT
  • Sun 26 Aug 2012 00:50GMT

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