Rebecca Firth has built up a reputation as one of the most successful cello teachers in Switzerland over the last 30 years. Many of her former students now have positions in leading orchestras (London Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Bavarian Radio Orchestra, Lucerne Symphony Orchestra), play in well-known chamber music ensembles and are active as cello teachers throughout Europe.
After completing her studies at the Royal Northern College of Music, London-born Rebecca Firth became a sought-after chamber musician, soloist and orchestral musician. A scholarship from the Swiss government took her to Basel for a post-graduate year with Thomas Demenga, where she continued her career with the Zurich Opera House Orchestra and as principal cellist with the Montreux Festival Orchestra.
She has made CD recordings for ECM with the Hilliard Ensemble and Giya Kancheli, Gavin Bryars and Arvo Pärt and later Bach's Goldberg Variations with the Aulos Quartet.
Rebecca Firth intensified her teaching activities when she was appointed to the Zurich Conservatory in 1995.Today, she is a member of the Talent Committee MKZ at the Zurich Conservatory and continues to lead a class of gifted young musicians. The development of potential at all levels remains a fascinating task for her. She has also passed on her wealth of experience over the years at the international master class 'Youth Classics' on the music island of Rheinau and "Astona International".