Jacqueline du Pré
26 January 1945 – 19 October 1987
Jacqueline du Pré was a British cellist celebrated for her passionate playing and especially her interpretation of Elgar's Cello Concerto. Her performing career was cut short by multiple sclerosis in her late twenties, and she died at forty-two.
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Life events
Jacqueline du Pré was born in Oxford, England.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgDu Pré studied cello with William Pleeth in London and later with Casals, Tortelier, and Rostropovich.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgDu Pré made her formal London debut at Wigmore Hall, launching her professional career.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHer EMI recording of the Elgar Cello Concerto with John Barbirolli became a defining interpretation of the work.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgDu Pré married pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim, with whom she frequently performed.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgDu Pré was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which soon ended her performing career.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgAfter retiring from performance, du Pré devoted herself to teaching and master classes.
Du Pré died in London from complications of multiple sclerosis at the age of forty-two.
Source: en.wikipedia.org