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Professional
Biography
Andy Ly is a professional cellist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He performs regularly with the Berkeley Symphony and Vallejo Symphony, and his work spans orchestral collaborations, solo recitals, chamber music, and private events.
Andy studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and earned his degree from San Francisco State University, where he won the Concerto Competition performing Bloch's Schelomo. He studied extensively with cellist Daniel Gaisford, who shaped his approach to music as a practice of depth and authenticity.
In addition to performing, Andy maintains a private teaching studio in Pleasanton, where he works with students of all levels.
Headshots
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Repertoire
Andy's repertoire spans baroque to contemporary works. Listed below are some frequently performed pieces, though he's happy to discuss specific programming for your event.
Bach and Contemplation
Bloch
Schelomo: Hebraic Rhapsody
Lalo
Cello Concerto in D minor
Tchaikovsky
Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33
Elgar
Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85
Dvořák
Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104
Cello and Piano
Franck
Sonata in A major
Rachmaninoff
Sonata in G minor, Op. 19
Debussy
Sonata for Cello and Piano
Brahms
Sonata in E minor, Op. 38
Beethoven
Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69
Suite No. 1 for Solo Cello, Op. 72
Solo Cello
Britten
Ligeti
Sonata for Solo Cello
Kodály
Sonata for Solo Cello, Op. 8
Cassadó
Suite for Solo Cello
J.S. Bach
Suites for Solo Cello Nos. 1–6
