Douglas Cummings

Douglas Cummings (1946[1] – May 14, 2014) was a British cellist. His father was the Perth-born violist Keith Cummings.[2]

Cummings studied at the Royal Academy of Music (RAM), and was also a student of Gregor Piatigorsky. He became principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) in 1969[3] and held the post for 24 years, until 1993. He also served as a member of the LSO board of directors.[4] After his departure from the LSO, Cummings taught at the RAM, the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and the Oundle School. He was a founder member of the London Virtuosi Chamber Ensemble. He was also a founder member of the Cummings String Quartet together with his sister Diana Cummings.

His recordings include the 2004 album The British Cello Phenomenon.[5] He also performed and recorded with the Lindsay String Quartet.

References
  1. "Cummings, David". International Who's Who in Classical Music 2003. Routledge. 2003. p. 166. ISBN 1-85743-174-X.
  2. "British cellist Douglas Cummings has died aged 67". The Strad. 16 May 2014. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  3. Smyth, Alan (1970). To speak for ourselves: the London Symphony Orchestra. Kimber. ISBN 9780718304911.
  4. "LSO Players Emeritus". Archived from the original on 2 October 2009. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
  5. Millington, Barry (April 20, 2004). "Various artists: The British Cello Phenomenon", Evening Standard, p. 46.


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