Join us for an evening of exceptional cello performance by Canon Shibata, a talented Master of Music student under the tutelage of Hans Jørgen Jensen. This recital is set to take place on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT in the Regenstein Master Class Room at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University.

Canon Shibata will be accompanied by Liang-yu Wang on piano, presenting a captivating program that includes Robert Schumann's Fantasiestücke, Op. 73, Toshiro Mayuzumi's Bunraku for Solo Cello, Astor Piazzolla's Le Grand Tango, Fazil Say's Cello Sonata Four Cities, Op. 41, and Mstislav Rostropovich's Humoresque, Op. 5.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring you don't miss out on this remarkable performance.

The Regenstein Master Class Room, located in the Regenstein Hall of Music adjacent to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, offers seating for 200 and hosts hundreds of performances and other events each year. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the artistry of Canon Shibata and Liang-yu Wang in a program that promises to be both diverse and enchanting.

For more information, visit the Bienen School of Music's website or view the event live stream to enjoy this musical journey from the comfort of your home.

Canon Shibata, cello

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Two exceptional performers from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland take on Shostakovich’s emotive 1934 masterpiece for cello and piano as well as a varied trio of 20th century works by Benjamin Britten, Nadia Boulanger and the greatest cellist of his age, Mstislav Rostropovich.

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