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Teen Cello Virtuoso Heads to Carnegie Hall | Venice Beach News
A 14-year-old prodigy cellist, Maxwell Prado, is set to dazzle audiences at Carnegie Hall this summer—selected from nearly 10,000 global nominees for the prestigious Honors Performance Series. Playing solo parts in Vivaldi and “Elegy” with the Honors Orchestra on July 23rd, Maxwell’s journey began when his middle school teacher nominated him in October 2025. The moment he got the finalist email, time seemed to freeze—he’s lived the mantra “Practice, practice, practice.” Drawn to the cello in fourth grade after a soul-stirring performance, Maxwell’s natural talent and five years of disciplined…
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