From 1877 to 1882 he was principal cello at the Italian Opera.

From 1882 to 1885 he was principal cello at the Russian Imperial Opera Orchestra.

He returned to the UK, where he was principal cello at Covent Garden.

In this innovative ensemble, later used by Schubert, Boccherini gives flashy, virtuosic solos to the principal cello, as a showcase for his own playing.

An accomplished Baroque and period musician, vocalist and composer, he played principal cello and was a countertenor.

Deplace was appointed principal cello ("super-soloist") of the Orchestre philharmonique de Strasbourg.

Dr. Barnes, Ms. Anderson, and the principal cello are the only paid regular players; the rest are volunteers.

He is principal cello and associate director of the New York Chamber Ensemble.

Auditions for one of the orchestra's most critical jobs, principal cello, and for associate principal cello, were also put off.

He was appointed principal cello of London's Philharmonia at the age of 22 by Riccardo Muti.