Brook Speltz, concert cellist, photographed on a New York City street with his cello case.
Deft virtuosity…
rich lyricism.
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Brook Speltz, portrait at close range.
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Praised for “fluid virtuosity” and “soulful melodies”....

Brook Speltz, a Los Angeles native, has earned acclaim for his expressive sound and technical prowess. Known for his versatility as a performer, he is a member of the internationally acclaimed Escher String Quartet and an artist with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. He is also a founding member of the Manhattan Chamber Players.

An extremely versatile cellist, Mr. Speltz has performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and recitalist throughout the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. First Prize winner of the prestigious Ima Hogg Competition, he has performed as a soloist with the Houston Symphony, Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, Amarillo Symphony, New York Youth Symphony at Carnegie Hall, and International Contemporary Ensemble, among others, and is a regular performer at England’s IMS Prussia Cove and on tour with Musicians from Marlboro.

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  1. Free This July 4th Weekend: The Knights at Bryant Park with Carnegie Hall

    Brook performs with The Knights at Bryant Park on July 3 — a free Carnegie Hall Citywide concert celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

  2. Welcome to BrookSpeltz.com: A New Home Online

    Brook Speltz launches his first dedicated personal website — a new home for concerts, news, recordings, and everything in between.

  3. Coming June 3: Wunderkind at the North Shore Chamber Music Festival

    Brook Speltz joins Vadim Gluzman and an all-star ensemble for the North Shore Chamber Music Festival's "Wunderkind" program — Korngold, Mendelssohn, and a celebration of youthful genius.

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The 2025 / 26 Season

Selected dates — performing as soloist and with the Escher String Quartet.

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