New principal cellist appointed at the Munich Philharmonic
Estonian cellist Marcel Johannes Kits has been appointed as the principal cellist of the Munich Philharmonic after a successful trial period. Kits brings an extensive background as a soloist and chamber musician to the role.
Why it matters
This is a significant appointment for a major European orchestra, reflecting the career progression of a prominent classical musician.
Marcel Johannes Kits. Photo: Kaupo Kikkas
Estonian cellist Marcel Johannes Kits has officially become the Munich Philharmonic’s principal cellist after passing his trial.
Kits has appeared as a soloist with orchestras including the Brussels Philharmonic, Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie, Munich Chamber Orchestra, George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra, and many others. He has also played as the guest principal cello in the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in Munich and plays regularly in the Estonian Festival Orchestra.
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