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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Brannon Cho plays the cello. The Bienen alum won first prize in the Paulo International Cello Competition in late October.

Bienen alum wins international cello competition

November 7, 2018

When he was 13 years old, Brannon Cho’s friends from cello lessons showed him YouTube videos of the finalists in the International Paulo Cello Competition. Eleven years later, not only did he became...

Sihao He (left) and Brannon Cho perform in the PyeongChang Music Festival in Korea. He and Cho both qualified to compete in the inaugural Queen Elisabeth cello competition in Brussels, Belgium.

Two Bienen students selected to compete in renowned Queen Elisabeth competition

April 12, 2017

Two Bienen students qualified to compete in the first-ever Queen Elisabeth cello competition in Brussels, Belgium in May. More than 200 cellists worldwide submitted audition tapes to be considered for...

Brannon Cho plays his cello on stage during Minnesota Orchestra Young Artists Competition finals earlier this May. This month, the Bienen junior took second place in the Naumburg International Cello Competition.

Bienen student places second in world-renowned cello competition

October 29, 2015

A&E Bienen junior and cello performance major Brannon Cho tied for second place at the Naumburg International Cello Competition, one of the most prestigious cello competitions in the world. The...

Northwestern sophomore to compete in international Tchaikovsky competition

May 12, 2015

Bienen sophomore cellist Brannon Cho was selected to participate in this year’s International Tchaikovsky Competition, making him one of only 51 cellists invited to the prestigious contest this summer. The...

Northwestern students perform at Kennedy Center in Washington

April 21, 2015

Four Northwestern students and an alumnus performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on Tuesday in a showcase for the nation's best college-aged musicians. The students...

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