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Artists
- Alban Gerhardtcello
- Steven Osbornepiano
Archived Event
Brahms, Britten, Dutilleux and Shostakovich
Alban Gerhardt cello; Steven Osborne piano
- Date
- Tue 15 Mar 2022, 7.30pm
- Tickets
- Archived Event
- Duration
- This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
- Availability
Programme
- Dmitry Shostakovich1906-1975
- Cello Sonata in D minor Op. 40
- Benjamin Britten1913-1976
- Cello Sonata in C Op. 65
Interval
- Henri Dutilleux1916-2013
- 3 Strophes sur le nom de Sacher
- Johannes Brahms1833-1897
- Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor Op. 38
Encore
- Sergey Rachmaninov1873-1943
- Vocalise Op. 34 No. 14
Overview
Regular duo partners come together for four major works – three of them from the 20th Century. ‘The calm authority and probing insight make him one of the finest cellists around,’ wrote The Guardian of Alban Gerhardt, describing his playing as ‘expressive, unshowy and infinitely classy.’ Thus far his collaboration with Steven Osborne has resulted in discs of music by Chopin, Alkan, Shostakovich and Schnittke.
This recital marks the 25th anniversary of Alban’s first appearance at Wigmore Hall.
This concert is part of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust ticket scheme, offering free tickets to those aged 8-25
