Alisa Weilerstein

Inon Barnatan

Stanford Live

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at Bing Concert Hall, as Stanford Live presents the acclaimed duo of Alisa Weilerstein and Inon Barnatan on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7:30 PM. This performance promises to be a highlight of the season, featuring two of today’s most exciting artists in a dream team collaboration.

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein, celebrated for her impassioned performance style, breathtaking technique, and commitment to new music, which earned her a MacArthur genius award at age 29, finds her musical match in Inon Barnatan. Barnatan, a poet of the keyboard, is renowned for his sincerity, expressiveness, and astonishing technical abilities. Together, they bring urgency, intensity, and edginess to their performances, making for a recital that is anything but safe.

The program for the evening includes:
- Johannes Brahms Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in G major, Op. 78, Regensonate, transcribed for cello by Barnatan/Weilerstein
- Dmitri Shostakovich Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor, Op. 40
- Intermission
- Johannes Brahms Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38
- Dmitri Shostakovich Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 147, transcribed for cello by Daniil Shafran

The lobby opens at 6:30 PM, allowing you to enjoy beverages, light bites, and snacks available for sale before the performance begins at 7:30 PM. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic when Weilerstein and Barnatan come together on stage, promising an evening of breathtaking music that will linger in your memory long after the final note.

Tickets start at $32, offering you the chance to witness this unparalleled musical partnership in the stunning acoustics of Bing Concert Hall. Secure your seats for an evening of exquisite music and artistic brilliance.