Seattle, Washington
We, along with the entire cello world, mourn this huge, huge loss with grief and in shock. RIP Lynn Harrell. We will all miss you dearly.
(With CCF alum and Boston Symphony assistant principal cellist, Oliver Aldort and CCF founder, Ray Carlsen backstage at Benaroya Hall, Seattle in 2008. @amichaelcole)
During 2020-21, Carlsen Cello Foundation enters its thirtieth – yes 30th– year of loaning beautiful cellos to terrific young players. A better instrument makes available new realms of expression and technique; this can change a young cellist’s life. With over 130 alums and 70 kids across the US currently playing CCF instruments, the impact of these loans is as strong and important as ever. We’re living through some extremely sad and challenging times. We need beautiful music, energy, passion, hope…..and yes, cellos. Thank you for helping CCF say “Cello to the future!”
https://www.givebigwa.org/carlsen-cello-foundation