Cellist Nicolas Altstaedt with pianist/composer Fazil Say
February 1, 2025, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall
Chamber Music Maryland presents cellist Nicolas Altstaedt in concert with pianist/composer Fazil Say.
German-French cellist Nicholas Altstaedt joins forces with renowned Turkish pianist and composer Fazil Say in Say’s masterpiece Four Cities, an enchanting journey into Turkish culture that Gramophone magazine hailed as “youthfulness personified, a work the listener will immediately want to hear again.” Altstaedt has been acclaimed by The Guardian for his muscular playing and profound artistry. And Fazil Say is known for his brilliant ability to inspire audiences around the world. The program also features masterworks for cello and piano by Benjamin Britten, Samuel Barber, and Johannes Brahms.
The complete program:
Benjamin Britten: Sonata for Cello and Piano in C major, Op. 65
Fazil Say: Sonata for Cello and Piano, “Four Cities,” Op. 41
Samuel Barber: Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 6
Johannes Brahms: Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38
For tickets and additional information, please visit Chamber Music Maryland.
Linehan Concert Hall, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building, is easy to visit, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information.
