Chu Yibing
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Chu Yibing (born 1966) is a Chinese cellist, one of the most influential cellists in the world. He contributed a lot in spreading ensemble music all over China. His team China Philharmonic Cellists is made up by 12 excellent Chinese cellists and they frequently give concerts all over the country, spreading the idea of music and artists' love.
in Beijing
when he was a kid. His mother is half-Swiss half-Chinese,therefore Chu is one-fourth Swiss.Chu's father was an excellent cellist and a strict teacher, so Chu laid a solid foundation before he studied abroad in Europe.
He went to Europe to pursue music studies in 1983. In France, he studied with Maurice Gendron
. In 1986 he was awarded several prizes in an international cello competition in Geneva
, which made him the first Chinese cellist that had won an international competition.
Chu graduated from the Conservatoire de Paris
in 1987 with Summa Cum Laude, becoming the third Chinese musician(Ma Sicong
, Xian Xinghai
) who ever got a degree with merit from the Conservatoire de Paris. Then Chu began to study on 20th century music, working with Inter Contemporain and Pierre Boulez
.
Chu became the principal cellist of Basler Kammerorchester in 1989. In 1999, he was granted as the guest principal cellist of Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. Chu was invited by his German cellist friends as one of the 6 members of the Cologne Philharmonic Cellists and gave many performances all over Germany. A large amount of traditional works have been revised by this group into cello ensemble works, with modern perspectives and popular styles. Besides, as an outstanding cellist, Chu had opportunities to play with other great cellists such as Rostropovich, Greenhouse
, etc.
For knowing music from a new approach, he decided to study conducting at the Basel Music Academy. Then he began to conduct symphony orchestras in Switzerland. By now Chu has conducted the Hallé
, Britain's longest-established symphony orchestra, Munich Symphony Orchestra
, Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra and Berlin Symphony Orchestra
.
In 2004, after 21 years' studying and playing in Europe, Chu came back to China and was appointed as Professor of Cello at the Central Conservatory of Music. After that, he and his followers began to spread music as well as ideas of music education over China by giving concerts in various forms and propagating western music studies.
Chu believes that Chinese people are the most suitable group of people for appreciating chamber music because of the Chinese historical backgrounds.So he founded the China Philharmonic Cellists and tour around the country giving performances with amazing energy and exquisite tastes. Chu's efforts have been well-recognized and highly appraised by mainstream media in China.
Biography
He was imparted rudimentary knowledge of music by his parents, both of whom were professors in the Central Conservatory of MusicCentral Conservatory of Music
The Central Conservatory of Music is the national leading music school in Beijing, China.Founded in 1950, the Conservatory offers courses to both Chinese nationals and foreign students, and caters for all levels from primary up to postgraduate programmes...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
when he was a kid. His mother is half-Swiss half-Chinese,therefore Chu is one-fourth Swiss.Chu's father was an excellent cellist and a strict teacher, so Chu laid a solid foundation before he studied abroad in Europe.
He went to Europe to pursue music studies in 1983. In France, he studied with Maurice Gendron
Maurice Gendron
Maurice Gendron was a French cellist and teacher. He is widely considered one of the greatest French cellists of the twentieth century....
. In 1986 he was awarded several prizes in an international cello competition in Geneva
Geneva
Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
, which made him the first Chinese cellist that had won an international competition.
Chu graduated from the Conservatoire de Paris
Conservatoire de Paris
The Conservatoire de Paris is a college of music and dance founded in 1795, now situated in the avenue Jean Jaurès in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, France...
in 1987 with Summa Cum Laude, becoming the third Chinese musician(Ma Sicong
Ma Sicong
Ma Sicong was a Chinese violinist and composer. He was referred to in China as "The King of violinists." His Nostalgia for violin, composed in 1937 as part of the Inner Mongolia Suite , was considered one of the most favorite pieces of 20th century China.During his youth, Ma went to Paris to...
, Xian Xinghai
Xian Xinghai
Xian Xinghai was one of the earliest generation of Chinese composers influenced by western classical music and has influenced generations of Chinese musicians...
) who ever got a degree with merit from the Conservatoire de Paris. Then Chu began to study on 20th century music, working with Inter Contemporain and Pierre Boulez
Pierre Boulez
Pierre Boulez is a French composer of contemporary classical music, a pianist, and a conductor.-Early years:Boulez was born in Montbrison, Loire, France. As a child he began piano lessons and demonstrated aptitude in both music and mathematics...
.
Chu became the principal cellist of Basler Kammerorchester in 1989. In 1999, he was granted as the guest principal cellist of Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. Chu was invited by his German cellist friends as one of the 6 members of the Cologne Philharmonic Cellists and gave many performances all over Germany. A large amount of traditional works have been revised by this group into cello ensemble works, with modern perspectives and popular styles. Besides, as an outstanding cellist, Chu had opportunities to play with other great cellists such as Rostropovich, Greenhouse
Greenhouse
A greenhouse is a building in which plants are grown. These structures range in size from small sheds to very large buildings...
, etc.
For knowing music from a new approach, he decided to study conducting at the Basel Music Academy. Then he began to conduct symphony orchestras in Switzerland. By now Chu has conducted the Hallé
Halle
Halle is a noun that means hall in the German language. It may also refer to:-In Germany:* Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, official name Halle , also called Halle or Halle an der Saale...
, Britain's longest-established symphony orchestra, Munich Symphony Orchestra
Munich Symphony Orchestra
The Munich Symphony Orchestra is a German orchestra based in Munich. Kurt Graunke founded the orchestra as the Graunke Symphony Orchestra in 1945. The orchestra acquired its current name in 1990...
, Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra and Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Berlin Symphony Orchestra
The Konzerthausorchester Berlin is a symphony orchestra based in Berlin, Germany. The orchestra is resident at the Konzerthaus Berlin, designed by the architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel...
.
In 2004, after 21 years' studying and playing in Europe, Chu came back to China and was appointed as Professor of Cello at the Central Conservatory of Music. After that, he and his followers began to spread music as well as ideas of music education over China by giving concerts in various forms and propagating western music studies.
Chu believes that Chinese people are the most suitable group of people for appreciating chamber music because of the Chinese historical backgrounds.So he founded the China Philharmonic Cellists and tour around the country giving performances with amazing energy and exquisite tastes. Chu's efforts have been well-recognized and highly appraised by mainstream media in China.