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William Pleeth

British cellist (1916-1999) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 83

William Pleeth OBE was a well-known British cellist and an eminent teacher, who became widely known as the teacher of Jacqueline du Pré.

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Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 1999 · aged 83

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