Harel Gietheim

Described as a “brilliant cellist” by the Boston Globe, Harel Gietheim has impressed audiences and critics alike with his fresh interpretations and dramatic presentation style.  Equally at home as both soloist and chamber musician, Mr. Gietheim has performed across North America, Europe and Asia. Orchestra positions include appearances as principal cellist for Symphony New Hampshire, Springfield Symphony, Back Bay Chorale, and Boston Masterworks Chorale.   New Hampshire’s Hippo Press singled out his solo playing as “top notch.”

Mr. Gietheim has performed as soloist with groups such as Nashua Chamber Orchestra, Keshet Eylon Festival Orchestra, Longy School of Music Summer Orchestra and Newton Symphony Orchestra.  Chamber music performances include collaborations with artists such as Sharon Kam, Gil Shaham, Alexander Bailey, and musicians from Boston, San Francisco, and London Symphony Orchestras.

Harel Gietheim was born in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel, and began his cello studies at the age of eight.  His major teachers were Uri Vardi, Michael Haran and Eric Rosenblith.  He participated in many master classes with renowned cellists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Harrell, Janos Starker, and Aldo Parisot.  He is a faculty member at Manchester Community Music School and St. Paul’s School.