Cellist

Darko Butorac stands out as one of the most compelling conductors of his generation, praised for his “exceptional combination of passion, elegance, and well-timed pacing” (Westdeutsche Zeitung). He serves as the Music Director of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, where his innovative programming and dynamic leadership have captivated audiences.

Beethoven’s Eroica

Lucas Theatre For the Arts

EPSG:4326

William Suh, Cello

The Juilliard School

The winner of many prestigious competitions, cellist William Suh is acclaimed for his engaging musicianship, dynamic tonal color and artistic sincerity in concerts throughout the U.S., Asia and Europe. The first prizewinner of the National Federation of Music Clubs Artists Competition, Suh has received first prizes from the Serge & Olga Koussevitzky Artist Awards, Hudson Valley Philharmonic String Competition, Music Teachers National Association String Competition and the concerto competitions of The Juilliard School, Aspen Music Festival and New England Conservatory. Suh also holds top awards from the New York International Artists Association and Hellam Young Artist competitions. A recipient of the Aldo Parisot Prize and Broadus Erle Prize from the Yale School of Music and the Young Artist Award from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Suh’s performances have been featured on WQXR, WMFT and National Public Radio.

Cellist

William Suh

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 8, 2026

William Suh, cello · Kaufman Music Center

Past events

Feb 7, 2026

Beethoven’s Eroica · Paducah Symphony Orchestra

Apr 14, 2025

William Suh, Cello · The Juilliard School

Future and recently performed repertoire

Cello in Cello Sonata No. 1 by Brahms

Kaufman Music Center

Cello in Cello Sonata No. 2 by Brahms

Kaufman Music Center

Cello in Three Romances by Schumann

Kaufman Music Center

Cello in Drei Romanzen by Schumann

Kaufman Music Center

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