Shauna Rolston

While Canadian cellist Shauna Rolston plays much of the standard repertory, she has become an icon to some fans for her spirited advocacy of contemporary cello music. Consider this: during the 1997-1998 season Rolston gave the premieres of five different cello concertos, all specifically written for her! Many of those who have composed works for her are Canadian: Chan Ka Nin, Heather Anne Schmidt, Kelly-Marie Murphy, Bruce Mather, Oskar Morawetz, John Oswald, and others. But several composers of international renown, most notably Krzysztof Penderecki, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Aug...