CELLÍSSIMO · MEDELLÍN
Five days devoted entirely to the cello.
Five days devoted entirely to the cello.
Five days devoted entirely to the cello.
An international learning experience for young cellists: one-to-one lessons, chamber music, concerts and a community built around the instrument.
An international learning experience for young cellists: one-to-one lessons, chamber music, concerts and a community built around the instrument.
THE GATHERING
A community around the cello.
A community around the cello.
A community around the cello.
Cellíssimo brings young performers and distinguished teachers together in Medellín for five days of intensive learning, chamber music, concerts and connection. The format is deliberately personal, with opportunities to work directly with teachers, listen to fellow musicians and discover new approaches to the instrument.
Cellíssimo brings young performers and distinguished teachers together in Medellín for five days of intensive learning, chamber music, concerts and connection. The format is deliberately personal, with opportunities to work directly with teachers, listen to fellow musicians and discover new approaches to the instrument.
For five days, participants become part of a community devoted entirely to the cello, with learning that extends well beyond individual lessons.
For five days, participants become part of a community devoted entirely to the cello, with learning that extends well beyond individual lessons.
THE EXPERIENCE
Learn by making music together.
Learn by making music together.
Learn by making music together.
A demanding, personal and collaborative experience where participants can deepen their technique, broaden their musical perspectives and grow as performers.
A demanding, personal and collaborative experience where participants can deepen their technique, broaden their musical perspectives and grow as performers.
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Individual lessons
Individual lessons
Focused work on technique, interpretation and repertoire.
02
Chamber music
Chamber music
Listen, exchange ideas and shape an interpretation together.
03
Masterclasses + workshops
Masterclasses + workshops
Learn through your own work and the experience of others.
04
Collaborative piano + rehearsals
Collaborative piano + rehearsals
Prepare repertoire through discipline, listening and collaboration.
05
Concerts
Concerts
Performance as an essential part of learning.
FACULTY
International experience. Personal guidance.
International experience. Personal guidance.
International experience. Personal guidance.
Cellíssimo brings together performers and educators with careers at leading venues, universities and conservatories across Europe and the Americas.
Cellíssimo brings together performers and educators with careers at leading venues, universities and conservatories across Europe and the Americas.
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VOICES OF CELLÍSSIMO
Cellíssimo changed how I understand chamber music. In five days, I learned more about listening than in years of individual study.
Cellíssimo changed how I understand chamber music. In five days, I learned more about listening than in years of individual study.
Cellíssimo changed how I understand chamber music. In five days, I learned more about listening than in years of individual study.
PARTICIPANT · CELLO · CELLÍSSIMO 2026
What stays with you.
In the words of those who lived it.
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IN MEMORIAM
Matias de Oliveira Pinto
Matias de Oliveira Pinto
Matias de Oliveira Pinto
São Paulo, 1960 — Berlin, 2025
Cellíssimo began with a vision from cellist and teacher Matias de Oliveira Pinto.
Cellíssimo began with a vision from cellist and teacher Matias de Oliveira Pinto.
After seeing the impact of music education on young performers in Colombia, he imagined a space devoted to the growth of a new generation of cellists: a personal, demanding and generous gathering where teachers from around the world could share their experience directly. That vision became Cellíssimo.
After seeing the impact of music education on young performers in Colombia, he imagined a space devoted to the growth of a new generation of cellists: a personal, demanding and generous gathering where teachers from around the world could share their experience directly. That vision became Cellíssimo.
Matias passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2025, shortly before the first edition. Cellíssimo also carries his legacy forward.
Matias passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2025, shortly before the first edition. Cellíssimo also carries his legacy forward.
“Teaching also means passing on a way of loving music.”
“Teaching also means passing on a way of loving music.”
CELLÍSSIMO 2026 · IMPACT
A small gathering with a lasting impact.
A small gathering with a lasting impact.
A small gathering with a lasting impact.
An international cello community, reflected in real experiences of learning, connection and performance.
An international cello community, reflected in real experiences of learning, connection and performance.
4.71 / 5
4.71 / 5
4.71 / 5
AVERAGE SATISFACTION
28
28
28
STUDENTS
7
7
7
FACULTY
47
47
47
SESSIONS
177
177
177
PARTICIPATIONS
13
13
13
CITIES
4
4
4
COUNTRIES
2
2
2
CONCERTS
180
180
180
ATTENDEES
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GALLERY · LATEST EDITION
Cellíssimo 2026 in pictures
Cellíssimo 2026 in pictures
Cellíssimo 2026 in pictures
6 photographs · A selection from the latest edition
CONCERTS + RECORDINGS
Experience the Cellíssimo concerts again.
Experience the Cellíssimo concerts again.
Experience the Cellíssimo concerts again.
Explore the latest edition’s concert programs and available recordings, or browse the archive.
Explore the latest edition’s concert programs and available recordings, or browse the archive.
2026
2025
Concert program
Concert program
I. Baroque masterpieces
II. Contemporary chamber music
III. Meet the soloists
2026 IMPACT REPORT
The impact of Cellíssimo 2026
The impact of Cellíssimo 2026
Participants, cities, sessions, concerts and the experiences of the people who took part.
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TALENT FROM MANY PLACES
Talent opens the door.
Talent opens the door.
Talent opens the door.
Participants are selected through an application and audition process. We look for young musicians with a solid foundation and the curiosity, discipline and commitment to make the most of an intensive week.
Participants are selected through an application and audition process. We look for young musicians with a solid foundation and the curiosity, discipline and commitment to make the most of an intensive week.
Academic participation is free for selected students. Access to this opportunity should depend on talent, preparation and commitment, regardless of financial circumstances.
Academic participation is free for selected students. Access to this opportunity should depend on talent, preparation and commitment, regardless of financial circumstances.
2026 · 13 CITIES · 4 COUNTRIES
Different musical journeys. One community.
Different musical journeys. One community.
MEDELLÍN · A MEETING POINT
Connecting Medellín with an international community of cellists.
Connecting Medellín with an international community of cellists.
Connecting Medellín with an international community of cellists.
Teachers from different countries work directly with students from Colombia and across Latin America. Concerts and open activities share that exchange with the public. Cellíssimo strengthens the local music community and creates connections among musicians, universities, conservatories and institutions.
Teachers from different countries work directly with students from Colombia and across Latin America. Concerts and open activities share that exchange with the public. Cellíssimo strengthens the local music community and creates connections among musicians, universities, conservatories and institutions.
TAKE PART
For young cellists aged 15 to 25.
For young cellists aged 15 to 25.
For young cellists aged 15 to 25.
We look for students with a solid technical foundation, musical experience and a desire to learn, listen and grow. Selection is through an application and video audition.
We look for students with a solid technical foundation, musical experience and a desire to learn, listen and grow. Selection is through an application and video audition.
As a guide: 5+ years of study · Music theory · Ensemble or orchestral experience · Repertoire in preparation · Availability to participate fully.
As a guide: 5+ years of study · Music theory · Ensemble or orchestral experience · Repertoire in preparation · Availability to participate fully.
2026 APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Information about the next application round will be announced here.
Information about the next application round will be announced here.
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AN OPPORTUNITY THAT CONTINUES
A lesson can open a new perspective. A fellow participant can become a future collaborator.
A lesson can open a new perspective. A fellow participant can become a future collaborator.
A lesson can open a new perspective. A fellow participant can become a future collaborator.
Cellíssimo means growing as a musician by making music with others.
Cellíssimo means growing as a musician by making music with others.