Opal Strings are Swiss-designed, precision-crafted strings for violin, viola and cello, trusted by students and professional players worldwide. Combining modern innovation with traditional craftsmanship, Opal Strings ensure consistent performance, reliability and exceptional sound quality for every player.
Opal Strings’ Gold Ambassadors are prominent cellists chosen by Opal Strings not for their fame, but for their authenticity and connection to music.
Jeroen Reuling
Jeroen Reuling is a renowned cellist and teacher, widely respected for his artistry and dedication to music. With a deep sense of sound identity, he embodies the expressive integrity that defines great performance. Through his playing and teaching, Jeroen brings depth and authenticity to every phrase, inspiring audiences and students alike with his musical insight and commitment.
Lydia Shelley
British cellist Lydia Shelley is celebrated for her expressive artistry and deep commitment to chamber music. A founding member of the Finzi Quartet and former cellist of the acclaimed Quatuor Voce, she has performed at leading venues worldwide. Today she continues to explore new artistic directions as a soloist, collaborator, festival performer, and recording artist.
Instagram: @lydiashelley
Daniel Hamin Go
South Korean cellist Daniel Hamin Go, praised as “authoritative, poised, and dripping with élan,” is an emerging international talent. A former artist-in-residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, he has performed across Europe and North America with renowned collaborators. Daniel’s 2025 season includes festival appearances, concerto engagements, and the recording of his debut album on Linn Records.
Instagram: @danielhamingo
Li-Wei Qin
Chinese-Australian cellist Li-Wei Qin is acclaimed worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician, praised by Gramophone as “a superbly stylish, raptly intuitive performer.” Silver Medalist at the Tchaikovsky Competition and winner of the Naumburg Competition, he has performed with leading orchestras across Europe, Asia, and Australia, while also teaching internationally and recording extensively for Decca and Sony Classical.
Instagram: @celloliwei
Jorge Giménez
Spanish cellist Jorge Giménez is an Artist in Residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, studying with Gary Hoffman and Jeroen Reuling. A prizewinner in multiple international competitions, he has performed widely as soloist and festival artist across Europe and the U.S. Jorge continues to build an international reputation, performing on a 1742 Francesco Stradivarius cello.
Instagram: @jorgegimenezcello
