Douglas Cummings (1946[1] – May 14, 2014) was a British cellist. His father was the violist Keith Cummings.[2]
Cummings studied at the Royal Academy of Music (RAM), and was also a student of Gregor Piatigorsky. He became principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) in 1969[3] and held the post for 24 years, until 1993. He also served as a member of the LSO Board of Directors.[4] After his departure from the LSO, Cummings taught at the RAM, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the Oundle School. He was a founder member of the London Virtuosi Chamber Ensemble. He was also a founder member of the Cummings String Quartet together with his sister Diana Cummings.
His recordings include the 2004 album The British Cello Phenomenon.[5] He also performed and recorded with the Lindsay String Quartet.
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