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### Event Description: Steven Isserlis & Connie Shih Concert **Date and Time:** Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 7:30 PM **Location:** Washington Irving **Virtual Concert Availability:** From Monday, February 10 to Saturday, February 15, 2025 **Ticket Information:** - Mann Series Tickets available - Single tickets starting at $20 for general admission after October 7, 2024 **Event Overview:** Join us for an enchanting evening with world-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis and acclaimed pianist Connie Shih. This much-anticipated return to Peoples' Symphony Concerts (PSC) will feature a captivating program of sonatas and works by Beethoven, Martinu, Boulanger, and Grieg. **Program:** - **L. v. Beethoven:** Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 5, No. 2 - **B. Martinu:** Cello Sonata No. 2 - **Nadia Boulanger:** 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano - **E. Grieg:** Cello Sonata, Op. 36 **Artists:** **Steven Isserlis, Cello:** Acclaimed worldwide for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, British cellist Steven Isserlis enjoys a unique and distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author, and broadcaster. He regularly appears with the world’s leading orchestras and conductors, including the Berlin Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra Washington, London Philharmonic, and Zurich Tonhalle orchestras. Isserlis is known for his recitals in major musical centers and his performances with foremost chamber orchestras. **Connie Shih, Piano:** Canadian pianist Connie Shih is considered one of Canada’s most outstanding artists. As a soloist and chamber music artist, she has performed in major venues across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Shih regularly appears in recital with Steven Isserlis and has performed at prestigious festivals and venues such as Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, Bath Music Festival, Aldeburgh, Cheltenham, Weill Hall N.Y., and the Kronberg Festival. Her collaborations include performances with renowned artists like Maxim Vengerov, Tabea Zimmerman, and Isabelle Faust. **Additional Information:** - For more details, visit [Steven Isserlis' website](http://stevenisserlis.com) and [Connie Shih's website](http://conniekshih.wixsite.com). - Listen to their performances and explore more about the artists. **Photo Credit:** Satoshi Aoyagi Don't miss this extraordinary concert experience with Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih, promising an evening of exceptional music and artistry.

Leif Ove Andsnes’s recitals are known for exceptionally thoughtful programming supported by unusually insightful readings. His 2023 recital included the Carnegie Hall premiere of Dvorák’s Poetic Tone Pictures, lauded as an “impressive milestone,” played with “characteristic wisdom ... a standard-setting account” (The New York Times). He now presents another Carnegie Hall premiere: Norwegian composer Gveirr Tveitt’s Piano Sonata No. 29—an ambitious work infused with Norwegian folk melodies—paired with Grieg’s sole Piano Sonata. Following intermission, Andsnes shifts focus to Chopin’s Twenty-Four Preludes, guiding listeners through every major and minor key across a series of miniature musical gems.

Experience the sublime harmonies and intricate melodies of classical music's greats at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's exclusive concert featuring the works of Mozart, Grieg, Fauré, and Prokofiev. This exceptional event is set to take place on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 5:00 pm in the prestigious Alice Tully Hall, promising an evening of unparalleled musical artistry lasting 2 hours, including an intermission. The concert will showcase a unique partnership of piano with violin, cello, and flute, offering audiences a rare opportunity to witness intimate collaborations between pairs of artists. The program includes Mozart's two-movement Sonata in E-flat major for Violin and Piano, K. 302, Grieg’s only Sonata in A minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 36, the original version of Prokofiev’s D-minor Flute Sonata, and Fauré’s first Violin Sonata in A major, Op. 13, a piece so masterful that Saint-Saëns remarked, "with this work, Monsieur Fauré takes his place among the masters." Performing these masterpieces are the distinguished pianists Evren Ozel and Orion Weiss, violinist Paul Huang, cellist Jonathan Swensen, and flutist Adam Walker. Each artist brings their unique interpretation and virtuosity to the stage, promising a memorable evening that showcases the depth and diversity of chamber music. Tickets for this not-to-be-missed concert are not yet on sale but keep an eye out for updates as this event is sure to sell out quickly. Prepare to be transported through the evocative landscapes of classical music's finest compositions, performed by some of the most talented musicians of our time. Join us at Alice Tully Hall for an evening that celebrates the enduring beauty and complexity of chamber music.