“The most important word is ‘yes’”
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On Kindness and Gratitude
with Gabriella Swallow
- 5 min
Careers Community Mindset
Cellist Gabriella Swallow talks about the life-changing impact of kindness, the life-long memories created by the simplest acts of gratitude, and the unexpected turns a career can take when you are willing to say ‘yes’.
Gabriella Swallow
Gabriella Swallow is one of her generation’s most versatile cellists, seamlessly bridging the gap between high-art contemporary music and the jazz club scene. A Royal College of Music graduate and Tagore Gold Medalist, she made her mark with the London Sinfonietta and has since become a leading champion of living composers like Mark-Anthony Turnage and Colin Riley. Beyond traditional stages — including debuts at Wigmore Hall and the BBC Proms — Gabriella is a frequent collaborator with icons like Nigel Kennedy and Gwilym Simcock. Her innovative "Urban Family" club nights further cement her reputation as a genre-defying performer dedicated to collaborative, accessible musical experiences.