Alissa Firsova returns to Amsterdam Piano Series showcasing Rachmaninoff's masterpieces. After the Preludes Op. 23, prepare to be blown away by the Sonata Op. 19 with cello star David Cohen.
Lose yourself in the luscious world of Rachmaninoff. Inspired by the sets of preludes by Bach, Chopin and Scriabin, Rachmaninoff immortalised his own set, showcasing some of his most masterful piano-writing, with shining virtuosity, soaring tunes and heartfelt melancholy, reflecting his piano concertos and symphonies. Tonight we hear his extraordinary first set of 10 Preludes.
One of the most exciting cellists of our time, David Cohen joins Alissa Firsova in the second half for what promises to be a powerhouse performance of a piano-concerto of another kind, the Sonata for cello and piano. Leader of the cellos of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), David Cohen is also in demand in leading festivals and concert halls of the world as soloist, chamber-musician and conductor and recently performed a monumental Elgar Cello Concerto with Antonio Pappano together with his musical family, LSO. Not to be missed!