Background
Reese, Gilbert was born on May 26, 1925 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Robert and Mae (Gilbert) Reese.
Reese, Gilbert was born on May 26, 1925 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Robert and Mae (Gilbert) Reese.
Studied with Pablo Casals, France, 1949—1952. Bachelor in French Literature, California State University, Long Beach, 1968.
Principal cellist Indianapolis Symphony, 1952—1963. Cellist Jordan String Quartet, 1954—1963. Founder, participant Spring Chamber Music Festival, Indianapolis, 1957—1963.
Director SYMF, Los Angeles, 1968—1977. Concert cellist, soloist with major orchestras, recitalist Europe & Asia, from 1950. Member Concert A Tre, from 1981.
Served United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945.
Member of Chamber Music America, American String Teachers Association (director 1970-1973), American Federation Musicians (life).
Married Marianne Marshall, April 11, 1964.