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Raphael Wallfisch & Simon Callaghan

Part of the Conway Hall Sunday Concerts, Summer 2024 Season

Add to my Calendar 05-05-2024 18:30 05-05-2024 20:30 36 Raphael Wallfisch & Simon Callaghan With a discography of over 70 discs Raphael Wallfisch is one of the most recorded classical artists in the world. A BBC survey named Wallfisch’s recording of the Dvorak Cello Concerto the best recording of the work in the past 25 years. With concert appearances around the world, Wallfisch is at the height of his powers with a masterful technique and a soaring, singing sound that evokes a tradition continued from his teacher, Piatigorsky.  He has recorded and performed with pianist Simon Callaghan for many years, and for their return to Conway Hall, the duo offer a wonderful selection of classics from the repertoire. ”…the playing of Raphael Wallfisch is alive to the drama of the score… it’s really something special.”MusicWeb International Conway Hall, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Conway Hall
25 Red Lion Square
Camden
London
WC1R 4RL
England

Programme

Robert Schumann – Adagio and Allegro in A flat major, Op.70
Frédéric Chopin – Cello Sonata, Op.65
Sergei Rachmaninov – 2 Pieces, Op.2
Ludwig van Beethoven – Cello Sonata no.3 in A major, Op.69

Performers

Raphael Wallfisch – cello
Simon Callaghan – piano

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Programme Note

With a discography of over 70 discs Raphael Wallfisch is one of the most recorded classical artists in the world. A BBC survey named Wallfisch’s recording of the Dvorak Cello Concerto the best recording of the work in the past 25 years. With concert appearances around the world, Wallfisch is at the height of his powers with a masterful technique and a soaring, singing sound that evokes a tradition continued from his teacher, Piatigorsky.  He has recorded and performed with pianist Simon Callaghan for many years, and for their return to Conway Hall, the duo offer a wonderful selection of classics from the repertoire.

”…the playing of Raphael Wallfisch is alive to the drama of the score… it’s really something special.”
MusicWeb International

Raphael Wallfisch & Simon Callaghan

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