Antero Manninen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Antero Manninen
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Manninen performing with Apocalyptica in 2007
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| Born | 19 January 1973 |
| Origin | Tampere, Finland |
| Genres | Classical, chamber |
| Occupation(s) | Cellist |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Associated acts | Apocalyptica Lahti Symphony Orchestra |
Antero Manninen (born January 19, 1973) is a talented Finnish cellist. His bandmates sometimes called him Mr. Cool. He is well-known for being a former member of the unique Finnish cello metal band Apocalyptica.
Antero Manninen was an official member of Apocalyptica, a band that plays heavy metal music using only cellos. He joined the band in 1993. Even though he was a key performer, he did not write the band's songs. He left Apocalyptica in 1999 because he had other important things to do. However, he has often returned to help the band play live shows. When he plays, he sits calmly, which is different from how the other band members move around a lot.
Besides his work with Apocalyptica, Antero Manninen has played in many other orchestras. He used to be a musician in the Tapiola Sinfonietta Avanti! and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. He also played in the orchestra of the Finnish National Opera. Antero Manninen helped start the Sibelius-Academy's Cellosextet (SSS), which is a group of six cellists. Currently, he is a member of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra.
Musical Instruments
Antero Manninen uses special instruments for his music.
- He plays a Giuseppe Pedrazzini cello, which was made in 1946.
- He uses an L. Breshnev bow.
- For his cello, he uses Jargar top strings and Spirocore bottom strings. These strings are made by Thomastik-Infeld and have Tungsten in them.
See also
In Spanish: Antero Manninen para niños
