Alban Gerhardt & Markus Becker: Schumann, Shostakovich and Beethoven

The German cellist has a gift for shedding fresh light on familiar scores, demonstrated in this evening’s programme. Schumann’s Op. 70, written for horn but with violin and cello versions, was first performed by his wife Clara and horn player Julius Schlitterlau.

Shostakovich wrote his early work during a time of turmoil, while the composer was briefly separated from his wife Nina, and Beethoven dedicated his fourth and fifth cello sonatas to his friend and confidante, the Countess Marie von Erdödy.

Programme

Schumann Adagio and Allegro in A flat Op. 70
Shostakovich Cello Sonata in D minor Op. 40
Beethoven Cello Sonata in D Op. 102 No. 2

Performers

Alban Gerhardt cello
Markus Becker piano

This concert will be live streamed on Wigmore Hall website in HD. Watch live here