Sol Gabetta Cello Recital (with Rachel Cheung, piano)

"One of the 20 greatest cellists of all time”

BBC Music Magazine

“★★★★★ Gabetta the glamorous central attraction…commands the sort of technique that unravels even the fiercest knot with apparently nonchalant savoir-faire.”

Financial Times

Cello enthusiasts – here comes the long-awaited recital début of Sol Gabetta! 

As one of the world’s most sought-after cellists Sol Gabetta’s bravura sound flawless technique and charismatic virtuosity has earned her prestigious awards including the European Culture Prize awarded to individuals and institutions with vision and creativity who have made a valuable contribution to the cultural life in Europe. Gabetta is a frequent collaborator with the world’s best orchestras including residencies at Radio France Staatskapelle Dresden and Bamberg Symphony. She has also received a Grammy nomination multiple OPUS Klassik Awards ECHO Klassik awards the Herbert von Karajan Prize at Salzburg Easter Festival and Gramophone Young Artist of the Year. 

In her only Hong Kong performance Sol Gabetta partners with Hong Kong’s own Van Cliburn finalist Rachel Cheung for an captivating programme of cello works by Schumann Mendelssohn and Shostakovich.

Programme

SCHUMANN Fantasiestücke Op. 73

MENDELSSOHN Cello Sonata No. 2 in D Major Op. 58

SHOSTAKOVICH Cello Sonata in D Minor Op. 40

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