Remembering Cellist Lynn Harrell

Lynn Harrell | Photo by Christian Steiner

On April 28, 2020, Gail Eichenthal from Classical KUSC wrote the following tribute to Lynn Harell.

Here at Classical KUSC, we join the musical world in mourning the loss of Lynn Harrell, the internationally renowned American cellist who died Monday at age 76. A longtime resident of Santa Monica, Lynn was a frequent guest in our studios, an always affable, eloquent, and charming presence on and off the air. From 1986 to 1993, he held the Gregor Piatigorsky Chair in Cello at the USC Thornton School of Music. More recently he gave master classes throughout the world. He was scheduled to give a recital at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica next month. Lynn Harrell leaves behind his wife, violinist Helen Nightingale, and four children.