American cellist Ken Olsen, a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music, joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as Assistant Principal Cello in 2005. Fortunately, Mr. Olsen also maintains a concert schedule that gives us access to the solo performances of this talented musician. Here are three pieces recorded live: a very lyrical rendition of Rachmaninov’s Vocalise, Debussy’s Cello Sonata and Chopin’s Polonaise Brillante. To listen to Mr. Olsen play, click here.
July 6, 2009
American cellist Ken Olsen, a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music, joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as Assistant Principal Cello in 2005. Fortunately, Mr. Olsen also maintains a concert schedule that gives us access to the solo performances of this talented musician. Here are three pieces recorded live: a very lyrical rendition of Rachmaninov’s Vocalise, Debussy’s Cello Sonata and Chopin’s Polonaise Brillante. To listen to Mr. Olsen play, click here.