Its mission is to provide encouragement in the form of performance opportunities and the use of an excellent instrument to an outstanding young cellist who has embarked upon a professional career. The main prize of the HAMS Cello Competition 2000 was the use for one year of a cello made by the Dutch violin maker Koen Johan Herman Padding and a cello bow made by Keith Sleeman of Amsterdam .
Every string has integrity and rings true.
The person who will play on this cello is certain to derive much pleasure and satisfaction. A lucky person indeed. Click here for details about the HAMS Competition 2001. Back to the Arts at Argonne home page.