Ulrich Boeckheler, Cellist

Cellist Ulrich Boeckheler, a prizewinner in the 1982 Gaspar Cassadó International Cello Competition, performs regularly as a soloist in the United States and Europe.  He has been principal cellist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Flanders in Belgium and Helmuth Rilling's Bach Collegium Stuttgart.  His principal teachers were André Navarra and Leonard Rose.

As a chamber musician, he has participated in the Marlboro, Sarasota and Grand Teton Music Festivals as well as festivals in France and Mexico.  For many years his collaboration with pianist Susan Starr has been successful both in concert and in the recording studio.  He was invited to be part of the distinguished jury for the XXIII International Cello Competition "Dr. Luis Sigall" in Chile.

Locally, Mr. Boeckheler frequently performs with the Philadelphia Orchestra as principal cellist with Peter Nero & The Philly Pops and other musical organizations.  He was head of the String Department at the University of the Arts.  With the Orchestra 2001, he has premiered and recorded cello concertos by David Crumb and Jay Reise.  His recordings are released on the Fanfare-Mastersound, Carlton Classics and CRI labels.

Mr. Boechkeler plays a cello by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, Paris, 1856.