On this blog, I share insights into my musical journey – from various projects to reflections on music, creativity, and life as a concert cellist. You'll find stories behind the sounds, studio experiences, personal perspectives on the art that inspires me – along with news and the occasional update.
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Selected works from HOPE – 12 Prayers for Cello & Orchestra were featured on May 6, 2026 on Swiss national radio SRF 2 Kultur as part of a programme dedicated to new classical releases. The broadcast has now aired, but it remains available to stream online via the SRF audio platform. Dive into this broadcast…
In this episode, Hannah Bonini speaks with initiator and cellist Andreas Graf about the vision behind the HOPE project, and features exclusive interviews with composers Andrew Morgan Smith, David Kudell, Sara Baron, Nathan Stornetta, Christoph Zirngibl, and Peter Hauser, who share personal insights into their stories, inspirations, and the creation of their individual works for…
The HOPE album is out today and now available worldwide. A cinematic and orchestral album created with heart and vision, brought to life by the London Symphony Orchestra, conductor Ben Palmer, cellist Andreas Graf, and an extraordinary collective of composers and creative collaborators. A heartfelt thank you goes to the visionary composers whose music forms…
We’re pleased to announce that the twelve extraordinary composers behind HOPE have now been officially revealed as part of our PR campaign. These award-winning film composers from around the world have come together to create a cinematic sound journey that uplifts and connects. Discover their stories and listen to music samples at https://andreasgraf.com/#composers. Photo credits…
We’re pleased to share that HOPE has been featured in the March issue of Das Orchester, Germany’s leading trade magazine for professional musicians and orchestras. Many thanks to the editors for highlighting the project and its message. It’s gratifying to see HOPE continuing to find resonance within the music community – a heartfelt thank you…
We’re pleased to share that the first video trailer for HOPE is now live. This preview offers an intimate glimpse into the spirit and sound of the project, capturing moments from the recording sessions, the creative collaboration behind the music, and featuring insights from several of the composers who contributed to the album. You can…
Kathryn, "Solace" is such a powerful title. Could you tell us about the inspiration behind this piece? Was there a particular moment or story that sparked the composition? My piece “Solace” was written from a place within, empty of any preconceived ideas of what it would be, and let it “write itself” from visceral honesty.…
The wait is over. The official teaser reel for Hope has just dropped across all social media channels, offering a first glimpse into the sound, vision, and heart behind the upcoming album. Whether you’ve been following the journey from day one or you’re just tuning in, this is your moment to step into the world…
We are thrilled to announce that the HOPE Album, a unique musical collaboration supporting children’s futures, will be officially released in May 2026 through Claves Records in Switzerland.
I am delighted to be performing at the Ferrara Film Corto Festival „Ambiente è Musica“ 2025 in October, together with pianist Evelyne Grandy. In our concert, we present a diverse program that offers insights into our current album “Lieder ohne Worte” (Songs Without Words) and also features excerpts from the HOPE album—an international charity project…
