There are more young cellists in 2020 than ever, thanks to the ‘Sheku effect | Artists - Classic FM

With his new album set to make history in the UK album chart, Sheku Kanneh-Mason continues to win over the world – and now, he’s officially inspired a new generation of young cellists, reports Helena Asprou, Content Editor, Classic FM at Global now.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason inspires a new generation of cellists.
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More young people than ever before are learning to play the cello – and it’s all thanks to Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

Ever since his spectacular performance at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in May 2018, it seems budding musicians can’t wait to pick up their cello bows.

The National Schools Symphony Orchestra (NSSO), whose members are all aged between 9-19, has seen a 68 per cent increase in applications from young cellists signing up for its 2020 residential course, compared to this time last year...

As an ambassador for city-based charity London Music Masters (LMM), Sheku had led numerous string workshops with local schoolchildren over the past three years, reaching more than 900 children and – ultimately – inspiring a new generation of cellists.
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