Canadian cellist Michael Song has garnered a reputation for the depth of his interpretation and uncompromising command of the instrument. Appearing often across Europe and North America, he brings a concerto repertoire that spans from the Classical elegance of C.P.E. Bach and Haydn through the varied works of Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Prokofiev, and Gulda. These past seasons have seen him on tours across France, Belgium, and the United States in the concertos of Dvorak, Prokofiev, and Kraft as well as recital programs of the core repertoire and chamber music.

In recital, Song crafts programs that blend tradition with discovery; by taking interest in forgotten gems of the past and music of the present, valuing the expression of artistry unbounded by designation. Many of these lesser-known discoveries from major composers find their way onto major stages for the first time in decades, neglected due to falling outside the popular repertoire.

Described as playing with “nobility, poise, and assurance”, Song carries forward the legacy of the great cellists who supported him most during his formative years: Gary Hoffman and Lynn Harrell. As the recipient of prizes from the Fondation Gautier Capuçon and the Kronberg Academy, he has also been influenced by Gautier Capuçon, Frans Helmerson, and many other musical figures during his life.

Song was an artist-in-residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel from 2023-2026. He has been supported by the Sylva Gelber Music Foundation and the Hnatyshyn Foundation, and is a Pirastro Strings Artist.

Michael Song performs on a 1723 Domenico Montagnana cello and a bow by Jean Pierre Marie Persoit.