Alban Gerhardt

Cellist Alban Gerhardt has been known for his commitment to unusual repertory and to presenting classical music in unorthodox ways. He has, for instance, been involved in a partnership with Deutsche Bahn, Germany's national railway, wherein he performs live on major German train routes. Gerhardt was born on May 25, 1969, in Berlin. His father was a Berlin Philharmonic violinist, and his mother was a soprano. Gerhardt studied both cello and piano as a child, taking lessons with various Berlin Philharmonic musicians and other prominent teachers, including Boris Pergamenschikov....