Cellist

The cello’s rich, expressive voice takes centre stage in this powerful opening to the Cello Festival, reflecting the instrument's dual nature — rooted in the depths of the earth yet simultaneously reaching skyward.

Colin Carr, Denise Djokic, Santiago Cañón-Valencia, Matthias Bartolomey, Cameron Crozman, Inbal Segev, cellos
Anne Manson, conductor.

Between Earth & Sky

Crescent Arts Centre

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music at the Manchester Music Festival's Thursday Nights series, featuring "Brahms and Lyricism: Brahms, The Schumanns, and Strauss." This special event is set to take place on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the SVAC Arkell Pavilion, located at 860 Southern Vermont Arts Center Drive, Manchester, VT, 05254.

The program promises a lyrical journey through the works of Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, Clara Wieck Schumann, and Richard Strauss, showcasing a rich tapestry of romantic compositions. Highlights include Brahms' "16 Waltzes for piano four hands, Op. 39," Schumann's "Two Songs Mondnacht Der Spielmann," Clara Wieck Schumann's "Two Songs Liebst du um Schönheit Lorelei," Brahms' "Two Songs Sapphische-ode Von ewiger Liebe," and Strauss' "Two Songs Zueignung Morgen" with viola. The evening will culminate with Brahms' Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115, a masterpiece of the chamber music repertoire.

Featuring an impressive lineup of artists, including David Shifrin on clarinet, Sara Couden as contralto, Jenny Lin on piano, Philip Setzer and Hannah Corbett on violin, Lawrence Dutton on viola, Colin Carr on cello, and Andrew Cannestra and Hang Zhong on piano, this event is a must-attend for classical music enthusiasts.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the lyrical beauty of Brahms and the Schumanns, brought to life by a talented ensemble of musicians. Buy your tickets now and immerse yourself in an evening of exquisite music at the Manchester Music Festival.

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MMF Thursday Nights: Brahms and Lyricism – Brahms, The Schumanns and Strauss

Southern Vermont Arts Center

Student and Senior Discount Tickets Available at the Box Office

2024 Young Concert Artists Season Finale

Carnegie Hall

A well-loved chamber music tradition, programmed by Artistic Director Colin Carr.

From the beginnings of classical music to contemporary composers, Starry Nights continues to bring together world-class musicians from the Stony Brook University Department of Music.

Starry Nights - Fall 2023

Staller Center for the Arts

Colin Carr appears throughout the world as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist, and teacher. He has played with major orchestras worldwide, including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, The Philharmonia, Royal Philharmonic, BBC Symphony, the orchestras of Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, Philadelphia, Montréal and all the major orchestras of Australia and New Zealand. Conductors with whom he has worked include Rattle, Gergiev, Dutoit, Elder, Skrowasczewski and Marriner. He has been a regular guest at the BBC Proms and has twice toured Australia.

Dvořák's Seventh

University of Redlands

Become inspired with an evening of music in an intimate setting with cellist Colin Carr and pianist David Kaplan.

Cellist Colin Carr and Pianist David Kaplan in Recital

First Presbyterian Church

This unforgettable closing concert brings some of Schubert’s greatest works with cellist Colin Carr and pianist Kyungwha Chu opening with Schubert’s expressive Arpeggione sonata. The concert culminates with an all-star ensemble performing his glorious Octet in F major, which Schubert modeled after Beethoven’s famed Septet.

An Evening of Schubert

Shalin Liu Performance Center

Masterworks Series: Beethoven, Bach, Debussy, Britten / Colin Carr and Thomas Sauer

Bargemusic

Masterworks Series: Schubert and Rachmaninov / Colin Carr and Kyungwha Chu

Late Night Rose: Mozart

Rose Studio

Small string ensembles by the mature Mozart. The "Kegelstatt" Trio from 1786 and the beautiful Quintet form 1787.

Cellist

Colin Carr

Events

Past events

Oct 28, 2025

Between Earth & Sky · Manitoba Chamber Orchestra

Jul 25, 2024

MMF Thursday Nights: Brahms and Lyricism – Brahms, The Schumanns and Strauss · Manchester Music Festival

Future and recently performed repertoire

Cello in Concerto for Two Cellos by Vivaldi

Manitoba Chamber Orchestra

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