Olympic Music Festival 2020 Virtual Salon Concerts: The Heroic Cello
Free
Matthew Zalkind, cello
Julio Elizalde, piano
Ludwig van Beethoven – Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 5, No. 2
Ludwig van Beethoven – Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69
Frédéric Chopin – Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65
Cellist Matthew Zalkind joins OMF Artistic Director Julio Elizalde in a recital presenting two of Beethoven’s most beloved sonatas for cello and piano, alongside Chopin’s final published work, his operatic Cello Sonata in G minor.
For more insight into this performance, don't miss Director Elizalde's preconcert discussion with Matthew Zalkind on Wednesday, August 19 at 7pm Pacific – also viewable from the OMF YouTube channel and website. Matthew and Julio discuss the cello in chamber music – particularly after Beethoven's influence. They will also answer questions submitted by audience members about their upcoming recital of music by Beethoven and Chopin, and about other topics, too! Ask a question here: https://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/question-submissions
The livestream will take place at 5pm Pacific.
Watch the livestream here:
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvlKK-cfnCmfLuCLT1nMJUA
• Website: https://www.olympicmusicfestival.org/
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