Programme:

A. Schnittke Suite in the Old Style (arr. David Cohen)
R. Strauss Cello sonata in F major, Op.6
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D. Shostakovich Cello sonata in D minor, Op.40
R.  Shchedrin In the style of Albéniz

Join us for an unforgettable recital celebrating the rich tapestry of 20th-century Russian music and the lyrical brilliance of a young Richard Strauss. London Symphony Orchestra’s principal cellist David Cohen opens with his own arrangement of Schnittke’s charming Suite in the Old Style, followed by Strauss’s passionate and virtuosic Cello Sonata in F major, a work of youthful exuberance and Romantic elegance. Shostakovich’s gripping Cello Sonata brings intensity and depth, showcasing his masterful blend of lyricism and dissonance. The programme closes with a delightful surprise—Rodion Shchedrin’s vibrant work In the Style of Albéniz, infusing Russian flair with Spanish passion. 

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L.v. Beethoven  Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69
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G. Fauré Romance, Op. 69
G. Fauré Papillon, Op. 77 
E. Grieg Cello Sonata, Op. 36 (1882)

Join us for an unforgettable evening of passion, elegance, and virtuosity as the Berlin Philharmonic’s principal cellist Bruno Delepelaire brings to life four masterworks of the Romantic repertoire alongside pianist Kim Barbier. Beethoven’s Cello Sonata No. 3 is a pivotal work between classical and romantic eras brimming with lyricism and strength. Faure’s two works are delicate, dreamy, and filled with French charm. The recital closes with Greig’s dramatic and rarely heard treasure of the cello repertoire.

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L.v. Beethoven Cello Sonata 5 Op.102 No.2
R. Schumann Fantasiestücke, Op.73
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N. Boulanger Trois pièces pour violoncelle et piano
R. Strohl "Grande Sonate dramatique Titus et Bérénice" (1898)

Experience a compelling journey through classical and romantic brilliance to the 20th century in this captivating recital performed by international soloists Anne Gastinel and Claire Desert. Beethoven’s powerful Cello Sonata No. 5 opens the programme with structural daring and emotional depth followed by Schumann’s expressive and lyrical Fantasiestücke. Nadia Boulanger’s Three Pieces offer a rare insight into her compositional voice. Finally, rediscover a forgotten gem: Rita Strohl’s dramatic work that blends intensity and tenderness. Join us for an evening of rediscovery, passion, and musical storytelling across the centuries.

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Ludwig van Beethoven – 12 Variations on “Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen”, WoO 46
Alberto Ginastera – Pampeana No. 2, Op. 21
Nikolai Myaskovsky – Cello Sonata No. 2 in A minor, Op. 81
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Josef Suk – Ballade in D minor, Op. 3 No. 1
Frank Bridge – Cello Sonata in D minor

2020 Buchet International Cello Competition laureate, Pierre Fontenelle

Join us for an evocative evening of music for cello and piano, featuring two exceptional artists, 2020 Buchet International Cello Competition 2nd prize winner Pierre Fontenelle and pianist Cansu Sanlidag—in a programme that spans the Classical elegance of Beethoven to the expressive intensity of the 20th century.

The recital opens with Beethoven’s charming 12 Variations on “Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen”, a witty and graceful exploration of a Mozartian theme. Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera’s Pampeana No. 2 follows, infusing the concert hall with the rhythmic vitality and folk-inspired lyricism of the South American pampas.

The journey continues with Myaskovsky’s Cello Sonata No. 2, a deeply introspective and hauntingly lyrical work written in the twilight of his career. Josef Suk’s early Ballade in D minor brings late-Romantic richness and drama, while Frank Bridge’s Sonata in D minor offers a compelling blend of melancholy and lyricism, written in the shadow of the First World War.

Together, Fontenelle and Sanlidag bring a fresh, nuanced voice to this rich and diverse repertoire—an evening of virtuosity, colour, and profound musical storytelling.

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C.Debussy Sonate pour violoncelle et piano
B.Britten Cello Sonata, Op. 65
G.Connesson Les Chants de l’Agartha
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S.Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19

Queen Elizabeth International Competition 5th prize winner Ivan Karizna explores the cello’s expressive power through four remarkable works. Debussy’s Cello Sonata opens with impressionistic colour and poetic nuance, followed by Britten’s Cello Sonata—a compelling blend of wit, tension, and virtuosity. Guillaume Connesson’s Les Chants de l’Agartha transports listeners to a mystical, imagined world, fusing contemporary energy with mythic depth. The evening concludes with Rachmaninov’s lush and emotionally charged Cello Sonata, Op. 19—a cornerstone of the cello repertoire. From French elegance to British intensity, modern mysticism to Russian romanticism, this programme offers a rich, wide-ranging journey for curious ears and devoted classical fans alike.

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