Remembering Susanne Beer

R.I.P. Susanne Beer

We at Divine Art were devastated to hear of the untimely passing of cellist Susanne Beer in December 2019 after a battle with melanoma cancer at the age of 52. Susi was a lovely person in every way – a superb cellist, a fine educator and a dedicated supporter of young musicians through her Cello Corner organisation. Formerly principal cello with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, she was also a superb soloist. In her memory the Cello Corner Foundation is being established to support young musicians well into the future through fine instrument loans, help with tuition and prizes at London 60min Concerts. The London Philharmonic Orchestra will act as an agent to collect funds towards the Foundation which will be transferred along with Gift Aid once the Foundation’s registration with the UK tax authorities has been completed. To make a donation please visit The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation.

Susanne’s debut solo album ‘Cello Diverse’ (With pianist Gareth Hancock) contains music by Stravinsky, Brahms and Debussy and a beautiful arrangement of Ennio Morricone’s Gabriel’s Oboe. For every copy bought direct from our web store (CD or digital) during 2020, we will make a donation to the Cello Corner Foundation in memory of our friend Susi.