The Seventh Cellist
Life and work of the Cellist and Founder of the Ensemble of the 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Rudolf Weinsheimer, a cellist with the Berlin Philharmonic for 40 years, shares his life story in this biography. Growing up in wartime Wiesbaden, he persevered to become a musician, organizing tours and inspiring composers. His narrative reflects on resilience, encounters with famous musicians, and music's power to unite nations, particularly in post-war Germany.
