Douglas Cummings (1946 – 14 May 2014) was a British

cellist The cello ( ; plural ''celli'' or ''cellos'') or violoncello ( ; ) is a bowed (sometimes plucked and occasionally hit) string instrument of the violin family. Its four strings are usually tuned in perfect fifths: from low to high, C2, G2, D3 ...

. His father was the Perth-born violist . Cummings studied at the

Royal Academy of Music The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) in London, England, is the oldest conservatoire in the UK, founded in 1822 by John Fane and Nicolas-Charles Bochsa. It received its royal charter in 1830 from King George IV with the support of the first Duke of ...

(RAM), and was also a student of Gregor Piatigorsky. He became principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) in 1969 and held the post for 24 years, until 1993. He also served as a member of the LSO board of directors. After his departure from the LSO, Cummings taught at the RAM, the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and the Oundle School. He was a founder member of the London Virtuosi Chamber Ensemble. He was also a founder member of the Cummings String Quartet together with his sister Diana Cummings. His recordings include the 2004 album ''The British Cello Phenomenon''.Millington, Barry (April 20, 2004). "Various artists: The British Cello Phenomenon", '' Evening Standard'', p. 46. He also performed and recorded with the Lindsay String Quartet.

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* 1946 births 2014 deaths British classical cellists Alumni of the Royal Academy of Music Academics of the Royal Academy of Music Academics of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama London Symphony Orchestra players 20th-century classical musicians Teachers at Oundle School {{cellist-stub