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Janos Starker (b. July 5, 1924) is a Hungarian cellist of some repute. He currently teaches at the Indiana University School of Music.
Many documentaries, articles in magazines, and newspaper stories have portrayed Janos Starker as a cello virtuoso. He has published numerous books and musical scores through Peer International, Schirmer, and International Music.
Playing style
Starker's playing style is intense and involves great technical mastery. According to some of his students, his technique revolves around long, stretched-out notes, with very little shifting noise from his left hand, resulting in smooth, pure tones, "each note sounding like a jewel."
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