Douglas Cummings

Douglas Cummings (1946^[1] – 14 May 2014) was a British cellist. His father was the Perth-born violist Keith Cummings [de].^[2]

Cummings studied at the Royal Academy of Music (RAM), and was also a student of Gregor Piatigorsky. He became principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) in 1969^[3] and held the post for 24 years, until 1993. He also served as a member of the LSO board of directors.^[4] After his departure from the LSO, Cummings taught at the RAM, the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and the Oundle School. He was a founder member of the London Virtuosi Chamber Ensemble. He was also a founder member of the Cummings String Quartet together with his sister Diana Cummings.

His recordings include the 2004 album The British Cello Phenomenon.^[5] He also performed and recorded with the Lindsay String Quartet.