Pick of the Week from Concerts from the Library of Congress

May 8, 2020

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From our 2016-2017 season, this Pick of the Week brings you British cellist Steven Isserlis and Canadian pianist Connie Shih. We paired it with Isserlis' pre-concert talk in which he discusses his journey as a cellist, chamber musician and author. We hope you enjoy!

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Steven Isserlis

Friday, April 21, 2017

Steven Isserlis, cello 

Connie Shih, piano

Who is ready for a Fauré foray by cellist Steven Isserlis and Canadian pianist Connie Shih? The program is filled with gems from the familiar to the Martin-new, including a work composed by Thomas Adès for Isserlis. 

Connie Hih

SHOSTAKOVICH
Sonata for cello and piano in D minor, op. 40

MARTINŮ
Sonata no. 1 for cello and piano, H. 277

HAHN
Deux improvisations sur des airs irlandais

FAURÉ
Cello Sonata no. 2 in G minor, op. 117

ADÈS
Lieux retrouvés


Steven

Pre-concert Talk:
Steven Isserlis

Acclaimed worldwide for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, British cellist Steven Isserlis talks with Music Specialist Nicholas Brown about his work as a cellist, chamber musician and author.

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