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Bernard Greenhouse

January 17, 2023

Bernard Greenhouse (January 3, 1916 – May 13, 2011)[2] was an American cellist and one of the founding members of the Beaux Arts Trio.[3][4][5]

Bernard Greenhouse
Born(1916-01-03)January 3, 1916
Newark, New Jersey
DiedMay 13, 2011(2011-05-13) (aged 95)
Wellfleet, Massachusetts
OccupationCellist
SpouseAurora de la Luz Fernandez y Menendez[1]

Life and career

Greenhouse was born in Newark, New Jersey.[4][6] He started his professional studies with Felix Salmond at the Juilliard School when he was eighteen.[7] After four years of study with Salmond, Greenhouse proceeded to move on to studies with Emanuel Feuermann, Diran Alexanian, and then became one of the very few long-term students of Pablo Casals, studying with him from 1946 to 1948.[7]

After finishing studies with Casals, Greenhouse went on to pursue a solo career for twelve years. He struggled with this however, as the cello was not a very popular solo instrument at the time. During this period, he encountered violinist Daniel Guilet, who invited Greenhouse in 1954 to play some Mozart piano trios with pianist Menahem Pressler. In 1955 they met in New York City, the first meeting of what was to become the Beaux Arts Trio.[4][7]

In 1958, Greenhouse acquired the Countess of Stanlein, also called the Paganini Strad, one of 63 Antonio Stradivari cellos, and played it ever after.[8] Following his death, it was to be sold by Boston violin dealer Christopher Reuning.[9]

In 1987, he left the trio, and was replaced by cellist Peter Wiley.[10] Greenhouse was known for his impeccable technique, but even more so for his inspiring passion and the depth and variety of his sound.[11]

During his career, he taught at the Hartt College of Music, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory, Rutgers University and the Juilliard School.[7] A series of videos of his master classes were produced in 1993 by Ethan Winer.[7][12]

Though retired from institutional teaching, Greenhouse still gave master classes throughout the United States, Canada, China, Korea, Japan and Europe until his death in 2011.[7][13]

Interviewed as the farewell concert of the Beaux Arts Trio on August 21, 2008 approached, he said he practiced every day and was considered "the old man of the cello", with other aging cellists being surprised that he still performed at the age of 95.[8] Greenhouse also remained the oldest of those who have played in the trio, until at least 2015, Daniel Guilet (who was born about a week short of 17 years earlier) having died at the age of 91,[14] and Isidore Cohen having died at 82.[15]

Greenhouse's second passion was sailing on one of his several boats. He died on May 13, 2011 at his home overlooking the Wellfleet, Massachusetts harbor on Cape Cod.[3] His daughter, Elena, with Aurora de la Luz Fernandez y Menendez, was married to author Nicholas Delbanco. His grandson-in-law is director Nicholas Stoller.

Students

Greenhouse's notable students include:

Partial discography

Appearances
With the Vellinger Quartet
  • Schubert: String Quintet in C (BBCMM75, 1998)
With the Henri René Orchestra

References

  1. ^ "Paid Notice: Deaths - Greenhouse, Aurora de la Luz Fernandez y Menendez". The New York Times. March 29, 2006. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
  2. ^ "Today in History for 3rd January 1916: Famous Birthdays". HistoryOrb. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
  3. ^ a b Fox, Margalit (May 13, 2011). "Bernard Greenhouse, Acclaimed Cellist, Dies at 95". The New York Times.
  4. ^ a b c Potter, Tully (July 20, 2011). "Bernard Greenhouse obituary". The Guardian.
  5. ^ Anastasia Tsioulcas (May 13, 2011). "Cellist Bernard Greenhouse Dies At 95". NPR.
  6. ^ . Kronbergacademy.de. Archived from the original on 2016-10-26. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  7. ^ a b c d e f Janof, Tim (November 29, 1998). "Conversation with Bernard Greenhouse". Internet Cello Society. Retrieved May 21, 2007.
  8. ^ a b "Bernard Greenhouse: A Master And His Cello" All Things Considered Diaries interview by Joe Richman, broadcast August 21, 2008, by NPR.
  9. ^ Wakin, Daniel J. (January 13, 2012). "Selling a 300-Year-Old Cello". The New York Times Magazine.
  10. ^ Richmond, Joe (August 21, 2008). "Bernard Greenhouse: A Master And His Cello". NPR.
  11. ^ Brooks Whitehouse (December 2004). "Greenhouse Effect: UNCG honors cellist Bernard Greenhouse in his 90th year". Strings Magazine. Archived from the original on 2012-09-11. Retrieved January 1, 2012.
  12. ^ Winer, Ethan. "Cello Page". Retrieved 2007-05-21.
  13. ^ Fang, Jeannette (March 2005). "A Cello Master Shares a Lifetime of Wisdom". The Juilliard Journal. The Juilliard School. 20 (6). Retrieved 2007-05-21.
  14. ^ "Daniel Guilet, Violinist, Is Dead; Beaux Arts Trio Founder Was 91"". The New York Times. October 17, 1990.
  15. ^ "Isidore Cohen, Renowned Chamber Musician, Dies at 82". The Juilliard Journal. The Juilliard School. 21 (1). September 2005. Retrieved 2007-05-23.
  16. ^ . Archived from the original on 2013-04-04. Retrieved 2013-03-25.

Further reading

  • Bowed Arts--Gedanken von Bernard Greenhouse über sein Leben und die Musik. Reflections of Bernard Greenhouse on His Life and Music, Laurinel Owen, Kronberg Academy Verlag, Kronberg im Taunus (2001). The book is in German and in English (originally written in English and then translated into German and published in Germany). ISBN 3-934395-07-4.
  • The Beaux Arts Trio. A Portrait, Nicholas Delbanco, William Morrow and Co., New York (1985). ISBN 0-688-04001-2.
  • The Countess of Stanlein Restored, Nicholas Delbanco, Verso, London & New York (2001). A History of the Countess of Stanlein ex Paganini Stradivarius Cello of 1707. ISBN 1-85984-761-7.

External links

  • UNCG Special Collections and University Archives Cello Music Collection: Bernard Greenhouse
  • UNCG Special Collections and University Archives past exhibits: Celebrating the Cello Music Collection: The Greenhouse Legacy
  • UNCG Digital Collections: Bernard Greenhouse Collection
  • Bach: Cantata No. 79 "Gott is unser Sonn' und Schild- performed by the Bach Aria Group - Bernard Greenhouse, cello; Maureen Forrester, contralto; Robert Bloom, oboe; Paul Ulanowsky, piano (1966) on archive.org

January 17, 2023
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Bernard Greenhouse January 3 1916 May 13 2011 2 was an American cellist and one of the founding members of the Beaux Arts Trio 3 4 5 Bernard GreenhouseBorn 1916 01 03 January 3 1916Newark New JerseyDiedMay 13 2011 2011 05 13 aged 95 Wellfleet MassachusettsOccupationCellistSpouseAurora de la Luz Fernandez y Menendez 1 Contents 1 Life and career 2 Students 3 Partial discography 4 References 5 Further reading 6 External linksLife and career EditGreenhouse was born in Newark New Jersey 4 6 He started his professional studies with Felix Salmond at the Juilliard School when he was eighteen 7 After four years of study with Salmond Greenhouse proceeded to move on to studies with Emanuel Feuermann Diran Alexanian and then became one of the very few long term students of Pablo Casals studying with him from 1946 to 1948 7 After finishing studies with Casals Greenhouse went on to pursue a solo career for twelve years He struggled with this however as the cello was not a very popular solo instrument at the time During this period he encountered violinist Daniel Guilet who invited Greenhouse in 1954 to play some Mozart piano trios with pianist Menahem Pressler In 1955 they met in New York City the first meeting of what was to become the Beaux Arts Trio 4 7 In 1958 Greenhouse acquired the Countess of Stanlein also called the Paganini Strad one of 63 Antonio Stradivari cellos and played it ever after 8 Following his death it was to be sold by Boston violin dealer Christopher Reuning 9 In 1987 he left the trio and was replaced by cellist Peter Wiley 10 Greenhouse was known for his impeccable technique but even more so for his inspiring passion and the depth and variety of his sound 11 During his career he taught at the Hartt College of Music State University of New York at Stony Brook Manhattan School of Music New England Conservatory Rutgers University and the Juilliard School 7 A series of videos of his master classes were produced in 1993 by Ethan Winer 7 12 Though retired from institutional teaching Greenhouse still gave master classes throughout the United States Canada China Korea Japan and Europe until his death in 2011 7 13 Interviewed as the farewell concert of the Beaux Arts Trio on August 21 2008 approached he said he practiced every day and was considered the old man of the cello with other aging cellists being surprised that he still performed at the age of 95 8 Greenhouse also remained the oldest of those who have played in the trio until at least 2015 Daniel Guilet who was born about a week short of 17 years earlier having died at the age of 91 14 and Isidore Cohen having died at 82 15 Greenhouse s second passion was sailing on one of his several boats He died on May 13 2011 at his home overlooking the Wellfleet Massachusetts harbor on Cape Cod 3 His daughter Elena with Aurora de la Luz Fernandez y Menendez was married to author Nicholas Delbanco His grandson in law is director Nicholas Stoller Students EditGreenhouse s notable students include Timothy Eddy Maxine Neuman Paul Katz Amit Peled Damien Ventula Stjepan Hauser 16 Uzi Wiesel Astrid Schween Kurt Baldwin Sophia BacelarPartial discography EditAppearancesWith the Vellinger QuartetSchubert String Quintet in C BBCMM75 1998 With the Henri Rene OrchestraRCA Victor Presents Eartha Kitt RCA 1953 That Bad Eartha EP RCA 1954 Down To Eartha RCA 1955 That Bad Eartha LP RCA 1956 Thursday s Child RCA 1957 References Edit Paid Notice Deaths Greenhouse Aurora de la Luz Fernandez y Menendez The New York Times March 29 2006 Retrieved January 15 2012 Today in History for 3rd January 1916 Famous Birthdays HistoryOrb Retrieved January 15 2012 a b Fox Margalit May 13 2011 Bernard Greenhouse Acclaimed Cellist Dies at 95 The New York Times a b c Potter Tully July 20 2011 Bernard Greenhouse obituary The Guardian Anastasia Tsioulcas May 13 2011 Cellist Bernard Greenhouse Dies At 95 NPR Bernard Greenhouse Kronbergacademy de Archived from the original on 2016 10 26 Retrieved October 26 2016 a b c d e f Janof Tim November 29 1998 Conversation with Bernard Greenhouse Internet Cello Society Retrieved May 21 2007 a b Bernard Greenhouse A Master And His Cello All Things Considered Diaries interview by Joe Richman broadcast August 21 2008 by NPR Wakin Daniel J January 13 2012 Selling a 300 Year Old Cello The New York Times Magazine Richmond Joe August 21 2008 Bernard Greenhouse A Master And His Cello NPR Brooks Whitehouse December 2004 Greenhouse Effect UNCG honors cellist Bernard Greenhouse in his 90th year Strings Magazine Archived from the original on 2012 09 11 Retrieved January 1 2012 Winer Ethan Cello Page Retrieved 2007 05 21 Fang Jeannette March 2005 A Cello Master Shares a Lifetime of Wisdom The Juilliard Journal The Juilliard School 20 6 Retrieved 2007 05 21 Daniel Guilet Violinist Is Dead Beaux Arts Trio Founder Was 91 The New York Times October 17 1990 Isidore Cohen Renowned Chamber Musician Dies at 82 The Juilliard Journal The Juilliard School 21 1 September 2005 Retrieved 2007 05 23 Biography STJEPAN HAUSER Archived from the original on 2013 04 04 Retrieved 2013 03 25 Further reading EditBowed Arts Gedanken von Bernard Greenhouse uber sein Leben und die Musik Reflections of Bernard Greenhouse on His Life and Music Laurinel Owen Kronberg Academy Verlag Kronberg im Taunus 2001 The book is in German and in English originally written in English and then translated into German and published in Germany ISBN 3 934395 07 4 The Beaux Arts Trio A Portrait Nicholas Delbanco William Morrow and Co New York 1985 ISBN 0 688 04001 2 The Countess of Stanlein Restored Nicholas Delbanco Verso London amp New York 2001 A History of the Countess of Stanlein ex Paganini Stradivarius Cello of 1707 ISBN 1 85984 761 7 External links EditUNCG Special Collections and University Archives Cello Music Collection Bernard Greenhouse Bernard Greenhouse Personal Papers Collection 1916 2011 UNCG Special Collections and University Archives past exhibits Celebrating the Cello Music Collection The Greenhouse Legacy UNCG Digital Collections Bernard Greenhouse Collection Bach Cantata No 79 Gott is unser Sonn und Schild performed by the Bach Aria Group Bernard Greenhouse cello Maureen Forrester contralto Robert Bloom oboe Paul Ulanowsky piano 1966 on archive org Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bernard Greenhouse amp oldid 1123063091, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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