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Neuro-Psiquiatr. 2025;83(9):s00451811726 .  \nAddress for correspondence Karlos Daniell Araújo dos Santos (email: [karlosdaniell15@gmail.com](karlosdaniell15@gmail.com))  \nAbstract Keywords  \n► Multiple Sclerosis  \n► Art  \n► Culture  \n► Health  \n► Awareness  \nThe present paper explores the extraordinary life of cellist Jacqueline du Pré, her remarkable contribution to music, and her battle with multiple sclerosis (MS) . Beyond her artistic impact, we discuss how her story influenced the creation of the Brazilian Multiple Sclerosis Association (Associação Brasileira de Esclerose Múltipla, ABEM, in Portuguese) and its cultural significance in Brazil, particularly through the play Duet for One, by Tom Kempinski. The study reflects on the role of art as a powerful tool to raise awareness and contribute to the understanding of diseases.  \nINTRODUCTION  \nJacqueline du Pré ( ►Figure 1) was a transcendent force in classical music, known for her emotionally-charged interpretations and impeccable technique. However, her career was tragically cut short by multiple sclerosis (MS), which was diagnosed in 1973. The present paper celebrates her artistic achievements and highlights how her journey with MS contributed to the visibility and understanding of the disease.  \nLIFE AND ART  \nBorn in Oxford, England, Jacqueline was raised in a musically-inclined family. Her mother was a pianist, and her father had a deep love for classical music. Immersed in this environment, Jacqueline developed an early affinity for the cello, beginning lessons at the age of 5 years. Her extraordinary talent led her to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama,  \nreceived March 22, 2025 accepted  \nJuly 15, 2025  \nDOI [https://doi.org/](https://doi.org/)[ ](https://doi.org/)10.1055/s-0045-1811726 . ISSN 0004-282X.  \nEditor-in-Chief: Hélio A. G. Teive.  \nAssociate Editor: Ylmar Correa Neto.  \nwhere she studied under William Pleeth. At 15, she won the Queen’s Prize, marking the start of a distinguished career. At 16, she debuted professionally in London, performing Elgar’s“Cello Concerto in E minor” with the London Symphony Orchestra. This piece became synonymous with her name and cemented her place as a prodigious talent. 1,2  \nBy 18, Jacqueline was a soloist with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, an extraordinary feat that reflected her charismatic stage presence. Her renown grew beyond England, leading to international tours, including a highly-acclaimed United States tour. She gained a reputation as a deeplyemotional performer, capable of conveying the essence of complex compositions with remarkable intimacy.1  \nJacqueline was also an accomplished chamber musician, collaborating with renowned artists such as Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman, and Itzhak Perlman. These collaborations resulted in highly-regarded recordings that enriched the classical music repertoire. Among them, her  \n© 2025 . The Author(s) .  \nThis is an open access article published by Thieme under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, permitting copying and reproduction so long as the original work is given appropriate credit ([https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))  \nThieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. , R","cbCaiqBJUSivavM5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqBJUSivavM5","pdf",1115967,"English","# Introduction\n# Life and Art\n# The Battle Against Multiple Sclerosis","[{\"question\":\"Why is Jacqueline du Pré’s story considered influential beyond music?\",\"answer\":\"The article explains that her MS journey influenced the creation of the Brazilian Multiple Sclerosis Association (ABEM) and its cultural significance in Brazil.\"},{\"question\":\"What kind of disease is multiple sclerosis described as?\",\"answer\":\"Multiple sclerosis is presented as a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system.\"},{\"question\":\"What effects did treatments, especially corticosteroids, have on her?\",\"answer\":\"The paper notes that corticosteroids contributed to weight gain and visible physical changes, including signs consistent with Cushing’s syndrome.\"}]","A cello concert in Brazilian lands - the life, art, and disease of Jacqueline du Pré | PDF",1790675814]