Instrument Bank
The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation Instrument Bank largely consists of Susanne Beer's personal collection of cellos and bows. Susanne made these available to her students in order to give them the best possible chance in their musical endeavours. The Foundation continues to loan these instruments and bows to talented young cellists, in Susanne's memory.
We hope to expand our collection of fine cellos and bows in order to support more young cellists and are currently fundraising for the purchase of a new fine cello. We welcome donations or loans of cellos and bows of all sizes and levels. Please be in touch if you have a cello or bow that might be able to support a young musician.
We hope to expand our collection of fine cellos and bows in order to support more young cellists and are currently fundraising for the purchase of a new fine cello. We welcome donations or loans of cellos and bows of all sizes and levels. Please be in touch if you have a cello or bow that might be able to support a young musician.
Testimonials
"The cello has given me the opportunity to continue my love for music. I've been playing the cello since I was 4 and developed a love for it at a young age. It has allowed me to play in an orchestra , which I really enjoy, which I then went on to have have cool experiences with like playing at Royal Albert hall. Recently, the cello has also helped me get a scholarship in a my dream school as I was able to show my full potential and love for it. I am really grateful that I have an amazing cello because it has helped me pass grade 5 with an outstanding score and from there continue to thrive in fun and encouraging environments. I have been involved in many other activities like the National Children’s Orchestra and Bryanston and not long ago, I was also offered a place at the Royal Academy of Music, where I hope to flourish even further" - Philip, age 9
"We only had this cello for few months, but Emily has made progress and has more passion these days than before. Emily auditioned for the Junior Guildhall Music Course and succeeded. Emily is one of the youngest accepted at the age of 7. We would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation. Thank you for your ongoing support which allows someone like Emily to continue her journey in music." - Mother of Emily, age 7
'Dear The Cello Corner, Thank you so much for lending me my 3 quarter cello! it’s made such an amazing sound for me and am so sad that i have grown out of it. I’ve really enjoyed playing on it and have loved my first year at RAM with it, as well as learning 2 of my favourite pieces on it ; saint saens cello concerto and Kol Nidrei. i hope the next person loves it as much as I have.' - Thea, age 9
"We only had this cello for few months, but Emily has made progress and has more passion these days than before. Emily auditioned for the Junior Guildhall Music Course and succeeded. Emily is one of the youngest accepted at the age of 7. We would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation. Thank you for your ongoing support which allows someone like Emily to continue her journey in music." - Mother of Emily, age 7
'Dear The Cello Corner, Thank you so much for lending me my 3 quarter cello! it’s made such an amazing sound for me and am so sad that i have grown out of it. I’ve really enjoyed playing on it and have loved my first year at RAM with it, as well as learning 2 of my favourite pieces on it ; saint saens cello concerto and Kol Nidrei. i hope the next person loves it as much as I have.' - Thea, age 9
Instrument Collection
4/4 C18th Lockey Hill
The 4/4 Lockey Hill cello (c.1780) is on loan to Elizaveta Lessoun from Belarus. Elizaveta studies with Melissa Phelps at the Royal College of Music in London. This is the cello that Susanne played on while she was co-principal cellist of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. This cello will be available by audition in early 2024.
1/4 - 1/2 Fine Old German
This beautiful old German small sized cello, which is between a 1/4 and 1/2 size, was generously donated by British cellist Sylvia Mann and is currently in use by Sam, aged 10.
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3/4 Fine C18th Parisian
This cello was used by Sonny Buether who was a student of Susanne Beer and he now studies with Ben Davies. It is now played by Jules Buether, age 10.
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Other Fine Cellos
3/4 German C19th
1/2 Fine French, Mirecourt, ca.1880
4/4 School of Banks, ca 1810
1/2 Fine French, Mirecourt, ca.1880
4/4 School of Banks, ca 1810
Intermediate Level Cellos
We also have a selection of intermediate and student cellos, ranging from 1/8 to 4/4 size. Please contact us to enquire about a cello.