Spanish cellist Pablo Ferrández, one of music’s fastest rising stars, hailed for his “superb technique and exhilarating musicality” (Los Angeles Times), is joined by pianist Julio Elizalde, an artist of “compelling artistry and power” (Seattle Times). Expressive pieces inspired by the voice complement cello sonatas by Beethoven and Brahms: two major works with distinct styles yet a shared boldness and breadth of emotion.

PROGRAM:

Max Bruch - Kol Nidrei, Op. 47

Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 3 for Cello and Piano in A Major, Op. 69

The Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet returns to Shriver Hall, joined by formidable pianist Michelle Cann, who brings her “enormous, rich sound” and “joyous, lit-from-within energy” (La Scena Musicale) to this intimate setting. Together they present one of the pinnacles of the chamber music repertoire: Dvořák’s colorful, folk-inflected quintet. Expansive sounds from American composers open the program.

PROGRAM:

Jesse Montgomery - Strum

Pura Fé - Rattle Songs (Arr. Tate)

Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate - New Work