What is it? The most resonant voice in the strings section, the cello has been described as the instrument that most closely corresponds to the human vocal range. Who uses it? Symphony orchestras ...

Across cultures and genres, listeners consistently describe the cello as “human,” a rare case where an instrument’s emotional impact aligns almost perfectly with its acoustic range. Some instruments ...

This year, the BBC Proms celebrates the cello, with 12 concerts dedicated to the instrument. As she prepares to open the event’s first night, the Argentinian cellist describes why she loves this ...