Internationally renowned British cellist, Steven Isserlis CBE, praised for leaving listeners “in perpetual wonder at the ingredients in his art” (The Australian), performs a program suited to his brilliance and versatility. From the playful charm and innovation of Beethoven to Soviet composer Kabalevsky’s personal emotion to Czech trailblazer Kaprálová’s explosiveness, Isserlis embarks on a captivating journey for all who cherish cello and piano.

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PROGRAM:

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

12 Variations on a Theme from The Magic Flute, Op. 66

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

Three Fantasistücke, Op. 73

Dmitri Kabalevsky (1904-1987)

Cello Sonata

Vítězslava Kaprálová (1915-1940)

Ritournelle

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69

Program subject to change without notice.