Dr. Roman Placzek
cellist * educator * composer * organizer * executive

Passionate chamber musician Czech-American cellist Roman Placzek, DMA, a member of the Nezhdanova-Placzek Duo with his beloved life partner Dr. Elena Nezhdanova, is a respected and admired cellist, music teacher, the author of The Physiology of the Cello Playing method - known as The BumbleBee Method, and published composer. His work has not only enriched the field of music but also inspired countless aspiring musicians. Roman's performances with a diverse spectrum of world-renowned artists, such as American violinists James Buswell and Charles Treger, Russian pianist Konstantin Lifschits, famous British actor Corin Redgrave, iconic American singer Roberta Flack, and many others. His studies and participation in masterclasses with legendary performers such as Yo-Yo Ma, Carlos Prieto, Nathaniel Rosen, and Charles Treger have further honed his skills and contributed to his expertise. Besides performing and teaching, Dr. Placzek is a passionate and successful organizer of musical events, festivals, and concert series.

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Biography
Roman started his musical journey at age five when he was enrolled in the Kodály preparatory music education class at a local People's School of the Arts in his birth town of Jeseník in the Czech Republic. ... to be continued...

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