Paul Tortelier (March 21, 1914 - December 18, 1990) was a French cellist and composer. His compositions include a concerto for two cellos and orchestra (1950), a solo cello suite in D, and a sonata for cello and piano. He also wrote a set of variations for cello and orchestra ( 'May Music Save Peace' ). He also wrote a symphony, the Israel Symphony, after his experience of living in the kibbutz. Tortelier was born in Paris, the son of a cabinet maker with Breton roots. He was encouraged to play the cello by his father and mother, and at 12 he entered the Paris Conservatoir… read more
Paul Tortelier (March 21, 1914 - December 18, 1990) was a French cellist and composer. His compositions include a concerto for two cellos and orchestra (1950), a solo cello suite in D, and a sonata for cello and piano. He also wrote a set of variations for cello and orchestra ( 'May Musi… read more
Paul Tortelier (March 21, 1914 - December 18, 1990) was a French cellist and composer. His compositions include a concerto for two cellos and orchestra (1950), a solo cello suite in D, and a sonata for cello and piano. He also wrote a set of variations for cello and orchestra ( 'May Music Save Peace' ). He also wrote a symphony, the Israel Symphony, aft… read more