Since winning the BBC Young Musician competition in 2016 and then performing as part of the 2018 royal wedding, Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s star shines bright. While he has attained a level of celebrity rare for any classical performer, Kanneh-Mason continues to move audiences and impress critics with his impeccable artistry, displaying by turns a “rich, focused tone and elegant phrasing” or “grim beauty” (The New York Times). In a recital featuring UK composers old and new—including Britten, Gwilym Simcock, and Edmund Finnis—paired up with cello favorites from Bach and Cassado, his compelling versatility will be on full display.
A look into the repertoire:
Johann Sebastian Bach | Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008
Gwilym Simcock | Prayer for the Senses (2022)
Benjamin Britten | Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72
Leo Brouwer | Sonata No. 2 for Solo Cello
Edmund Finnis | Five Preludes for Solo Cello
Gaspar Cassadó | Suite for Solo Cello
This event is part of the annual Classical Series. Subscriptions for the 2023-2024 Classical Series are available for purchase now through September 28.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason - Myfanwy
Concert Series Subscription pricing (includes a ticket to each of the six events that make up the Classical Series):
-Zone A Seating | $336
-Zone B Seating | $264
-Zone C Seating | $192
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Attend a free studio class open to the public by star pianist Simone Dinnerstein before her performance on September 28.
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein specializes in the art of gorgeous interpretations of beloved masterpieces.