Marcel Farago Philadelphia Orchestra Cellist

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SAD NEWS | Philadelphia Orchestra Cellist, Marcel Farago Has Died

By The Violin Channel

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A student of Gaspar Cassado, Pierre Fournier and Paul Tortelier, he served with the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1955, until his retirement in 1994

Romanian-born cellist and composer, Marcel Farago has passed away from cancer - aged 92.

A student of Gaspar Cassado, Pierre Fournier and Paul Tortelier, he served with the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1955, until his retirement in 1994.

Our condolences are with Mr Farago’s family, friends, students and colleagues.

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