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Steven Isserlis, cello and Connie Shih, piano

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These celebrated musicians are frequent collaborators, captivating audiences at world-class venues like Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, and the Berlin Philharmonie.

Beyond performance, Isserlis is a passionate teacher, author, and broadcaster. As Sir John Barbirolli said, “Steven Isserlis is a musician of immense talent and insight, whose sound and interpretation leave a deep and lasting impression.”

Their thoughtfully curated program highlights Isserlis’s broad musical interests, featuring the Ritournelle by Czech composer Vítězslava Kaprálová alongside beloved cello-piano repertoire gems. The program also includes Beethoven’s 12 Variations on a Theme from The Magic Flute, Op. 66 and Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69, Schumann’s 3 Fantasiestücke, Op. 73, and Kabalevsky’s Sonata. Experience an exceptional evening of profound musicianship and emotional depth from this outstanding duo.