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Barbara Wirth
Continuing Education
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Departments
Courses Taught
Cello Private Lessons
Cello Seminar, Cello Ensemble
Ensembles, Formerly
Chicago Lyric Opera
Cincinnati Symphony
ý Francisco Opera/Ballet/Symphony
Education
M.M. Indiana University
B.M. Northwestern University
Q&A
What is your hometown?
Saint Joseph, Michigan
What is your favorite recording? Why?
Janos Starker Music of France. It was one of my first cello recordings.
What are you passionate about outside of music?
Yoga, Asian Art, friends
Who were your major teachers?
Janos Starker, Pierre Fournier, very briefly Rostropovich
What is a favorite quote that you repeatedly tell students?
We are in the truth and beauty business.
What question do you wish students would ask sooner rather than later?
If you could play only three composers for the rest of your life, who would they be?
Bach, Bach, Bach
Please list your most important collaborations.
Various chamber music groups
Please list your top awards and distinctions.
BM “With Distinction”
Distinguished Service ASTA
Distinguished Service Society for Asian Art at Asian Art Museum
Biography
I have had the good fortune to study with the best, Janos Starker, Pierre Fournier, and very briefly, Rostropovich. It’s my life’s endeavor to pass on what I have been given. Though I have had extensive orchestral, chamber music and solo experience, teaching has always been my priority. My students perform and teach in the Bay Area, nationally and abroad. I’ve taught for the Northwestern University Preparatory Department, Indiana University as teaching assistant, Eastern Kentucky University, Louisville Academy, Dominican College, University of ý Francisco, ý Francisco State University and ý Francisco Conservatory in the Preparatory and Continuing Education Departments.
Accepting beginning, intermediate and advanced students.
Upcoming Performances
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News
concerts
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October 17, 2024
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