This double bill brings together two of Britain’s most compelling concert artists, both making their UGA Presents debuts. Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, among the most sought-after musicians of his generation, pairs remarkable artistry with a passion for expanding access to classical music. Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor—hailed by the Financial Times as “the real deal”—has earned international acclaim for his refined musicianship as both a soloist and chamber music collaborator. United by talent and a shared commitment to a rich and wide-ranging repertoire, this superb duo combines virtuosity, insight, and a palpable joy in every performance.
PROGRAM
BEETHOVEN: 7 Variations on “Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen,” WoO 46
NADIA BOULANGER: Three Pieces for Cello and Piano
BEETHOVEN: Sonata for Piano and Cello No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 5, No. 2
RACHMANINOFF: Sonata in G Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19
This double bill brings together two of Britain’s most compelling concert artists, both making their UGA Presents debuts. Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, among the most sought-after musicians of his generation, pairs remarkable artistry with a passion for expanding access to classical music. Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor—hailed by the Financial Times as “the real deal”—has earned international acclaim for his refined musicianship as both a soloist and chamber music collaborator. United by talent and a shared commitment to a rich and wide-ranging repertoire, this superb duo combines virtuosity, insight, and a palpable joy in every performance.
PROGRAM
BEETHOVEN: 7 Variations on “Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen,” WoO 46
NADIA BOULANGER: Three Pieces for Cello and Piano
BEETHOVEN: Sonata for Piano and Cello No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 5, No. 2
RACHMANINOFF: Sonata in G Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19
