Amici String Trio

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Amici String Trio

Olga Celli

Welcome to the enchanting world of cello music with Olga Celli, a passionate and accomplished cellist whose journey from humble beginnings to international acclaim is nothing short of inspiring. Born into a non-musician family, Olga’s love for music was nurtured by her grandparents, who encouraged her to apply to music school. At the tender age of 9, she was accepted on a full scholarship, marking the beginning of her extraordinary musical journey.

By age 12, Olga was already making waves in the music world, winning competitions and showcasing her exceptional talent. At 13, she took a bold step by applying to the Special Music School of Kazan State Conservatory in her state’s capital, where she once again earned a full scholarship. Living in a boarding school, Olga immersed herself in music, dedicating her life to mastering the cello.

In 1993, Olga’s talent shone brightly as she won university competitions in Russia, performed on television, and played in chamber orchestras and ensembles. Her dedication led her to the prestigious Kazan State Conservatory, where she earned her diploma in cello solo, chamber ensemble, orchestra performance and teaching by 1998. Olga continued to excel, winning competitions, and performing with the Kazan State Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra. During her studies in Conservatory in the 90’s she also taught students privately in person whereas today she teaches worldwide.

In 1999, Olga’s journey took her to the United States, where she pursued an Artist’s Diploma and a Master’s of Music in Cello Performance at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Her talent quickly garnered recognition as she won two competitions in New York City for solo and duet performances. During this time she played with various orchestras, including the Westmoreland, Altoona, Butler, Wheeling, Erie and Johnstown Symphony Orchestras. For 25 years, she was the principal cellist with the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra and performing as a soloist. In 2010 Olga was invited to teach master classes and perform at the InterHarmony International Music Festival in Germany.

Olga is also a member of the Amici String Trio, which has performed in Chile at the Frutillar Music festival and in the USA at various performances & music festivals. As the founder of CelloJoy, LLC., Olga was a pioneer in bringing cello instruction to the virtual classroom, teaching hundreds of students worldwide, from Ireland to Japan. She has built a vibrant community and family of cellists, ranging in age from 6 to 90, all united by their love for the cello.

Olga’s dedication to her students is unwavering, as she works tirelessly to bring the joy of music and cello playing to her family of cellists. She conducts an annual summer camp, concerts, and individual instruction, helping students develop their skills and passion for music both independently and collaboratively with other musicians.

Join Olga Celli on a musical journey that promises to inspire, educate, and ignite a lifelong love for the cello. Whether you’re a beginner or an aspiring professional, Olga’s warm personality and exceptional teaching will guide you every step of the way.

When asked to summarize the secret to her success. She quickly said “Marrying an Italian.”

Jennifer Faure

Jennifer Faure holds a Master’s degree in Violin Performance from Duquesne University. She co-founded a string chamber music camp, has performed internationally, worked with major orchestras across four states, and led master classes in the U.S. and South America. She was a member of the Faure String Trio and is currently part of the Amici String Trio.

Raúl Fauré

Raúl Fauré began his musical studies in violin in Puerto Montt, Chile. While a student at Catholic University of Chile, he began studying viola, and was a member of the Chamber Orchestra of the Music Institute. He was invited by the Dean of the Music Institute to be part of the IMUC (Catholic University Institute of Music) String Quartet in Residence at the University. With this Quartet, he premiered numerous South American pieces and performed throughout Chile.

Raúl was also a founding member of the Sur String Quartet in Santiago, Chile; and a member of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Chile for five years prior to moving to the United States.

Raúl has performed for Chamber Music and Solo Master classes with the Tokyo String Quartet, the Aurin String Quartet (Germany), Christoff Poppen (Germany), Cuarteto Latinoamericano, Edgar Fischer, Atar Arad (former violist of Cleveland String Quartet), Sidney Harth and members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra such as Randolph Kelly, Isaias Zelkowicz, David Premo, and Jeff Turner among others.

He received a Performance Residency Program Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University in 1999 under full scholarship, studying with Maestro Atar Arad. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Music Performance from Duquesne University, where he studied with Randolph Kelly, former Principal Viola of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

As a soloist, Raúl has performed Sinfonia Concertante by Mozart and Trauermusik by Hindemith with the Chamber Orchestra of the Alleghenies, and Romanza by Bruch with the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra where he was principal viola for 8 years. He presented a residency and lecture with the internationally renowned Chilean Composer Gustavo Becerra Schmidt.

He has extensive experience performing Chamber Music, and was invited to be a member of the Duquesne University Graduate String Quartet for two years performing in the metropolitan Pittsburgh area, and was a founding member of the Fauré String Trio. Raúl also collaborated the Litton String Quartet in Residence at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, IUP.

Raúl currently work for a Software company as Solutions Consultant serving mainly Fortune 500 companies.

His viola was made by Patrick E. Higgins in 2007 in Cincinnati, OH.