Steven Isserlis, cello

Connie Shih, piano

Thursday, November 6, 2008, 8 p.m.

Tickets: $26, OCID and Seniors 55+: $22, Students: $10
Location: Finney Chapel (directions)

Equally at home playing intimate chamber music concerts, delving into archives to uncover forgotten musical gems, or performing alongside the world’s most renowned orchestras and conductors, Steven Isserlis ’80 is a cellist whose passion for music transcends conventional boundaries. In this recital, the Oberlin alumnus presents some of his personal favorites, including Schumann’s later music, a repertoire the cellist believes is underappreciated. “The more one knows it,” Isserlis says, “the more one gets to love it.” This recital offers a glimpse into the musical world of a unique and thoughtful musician.

Schumann: Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70

Schumann (arr. Isserlis): Violin Sonata No. 3 in A Minor, WoO 27

Mendelssohn: Variations Concertantes for Cello and Piano in D Major, Op. 17

Britten: Sonata for Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 65

Poulenc: Sonata for Cello and Piano

“The music world—and music itself—is infinitely richer for the presence of Steven Isserlis.”

Gramophone Magazine