Cellist

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.

Lunchtime Concert: Shostakovich's Cello Sonata

Perth Concert Hall

EPSG:4326

Bach Consultation Hour 1

St. Johannis Church

Swedish conductor Christian Karlsen makes his debut with the BBC Symphony Orchestra for this free evening studio concert at Maida Vale – with music by five composers.

Karlsen conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra

BBC Maida Vale Studios

Hailed as ‘a wonderful musician with a compelling sense of storytelling’ (Le Soir, 2022), Petar Pejčić is one of the most promising talents on the classical scene. Selected at the 2025 YCAT International Auditions at Wigmore Hall, Petar was named an ECHO Rising Star for 2026-27, which will see him perform on some of Europe’s biggest stages, such as Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg.

Petar Pejčić cello; Nour Ayadi piano

Wigmore Hall

Cellist Petar Pejčić traces the journey from quiet introspection to ecstatic transcendence in this meditative violoncello solo that sees the cello become an extension of the voice.

Cellist

Petar Pejčić

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 6, 2026

Petar Pejčić cello; Nour Ayadi piano · Wigmore Hall

Jun 5, 2027

ECHO Rising Star: Petar Pejčić · Barbican Centre

Past events

Sep 28, 2026

Lunchtime Concert: Shostakovich's Cello Sonata · Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

Aug 2, 2025

Bach Consultation Hour 1 · Bachwoche Ansbach

Future and recently performed repertoire

Cello in Cello Sonata by Britten

Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

Cello in Sonata for Solo Cello by Ligeti

Barbican Centre

Cello in Cello Suite No. 2 by Bach

Barbican Centre

Cello in Cello Suite No. 6 by Bach

Barbican Centre

Cello in Cello Sonata by Debussy

Wigmore Hall

Cello in Cello Sonata in G minor by Chopin

Wigmore Hall

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