Douglas Cummings

British classical cellist, and Professor of Cello. Born October 5, 1946 in London, England, UK - Died May 14, 2014 in London, England, UK (aged 67). He studied at the Royal Academy of Music. At the age of 22, he was apponted Principal Cello of the London Symphony Orchestra in 1969, the youngest Principal the orchestra had appointed to that date, and held the post for 24 years, until 1993. He also served as a member of the LSO Board of Directors (1979-1982). After his departure from the LSO, Cummings taught at the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal Welsh College Of Music And 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. Son of the violist Keith Cummings and brother of the violinist Julian Cummings.