Eli Graybiel

1. Age / âge
22

2. Hometown / ville
Regina, Saskatchewan

3. Instrument
Cello

5. Why did you choose your instrument / Pourquoi avez-vous choisi cet instrument ?
My parents encouraged me to start on the cello, as well as my older brother who was studying cello at the time.

6. What are your professional goals? / Décrivez quelques-unes de vos ambitions professionnelles.
I hope to pursue a career in medicine, while maintaining my ability to play cello in orchestras and chamber ensembles.

What are your interests outside classical music / Avez-vous d’autres intérêts à part la musique classique ?
I have a variety of interests outside of classical music, including sports, traveling, and reading. The sports I enjoy include: basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, and snowboarding.

Who is your favourite classical musician? / Quel est votre artiste (classique) préféré ?
Yo-Yo Ma

What has recently played on your Mp3? / Qu’écoutez-vous ces jours-ci sur votre Mp3?
Adagio Con Variazioni - Respighi

What is there about you that you think people might be surprised to know? / Y a-t-il quelque chose à votre propos qui est un peu surprenant ou hors de l’ordinaire?
I can use both hands equally well (almost) for most activities.