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Summer Highlights: Chamber Music, Bach, and Tour with Payare

This summer, Alisa performs in numerous chamber and orchestral settings across the U.S. and Europe, beginning with duo recitals with her longtime friend and collaborator, pianist Inon Barnatan. Multiple programs focusing on transcriptions of works by Brahms and Shostakovich, as well as repertoire from their acclaimed albums together, are featured at the Ravinia Festival (June 7), the Minnesota Beethoven Festival (July 7), and the Aspen Music Festival and School (July 9).

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Performance with the Czech Philharmonic

On March 9, Alisa Weilerstein joins the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and Jakub Hrůša for a performance of Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor. Hosted by Marek Eben, the program also features Josef Suk’s A Summer’s Tale, Musical Poem for Large Orchestra, Op. 29. The concert will be streamed on Czech TV, YouTube, and social media accounts, including Alisa Weilerstein’s Facebook page at 8:15pm CEST/ 1:15 ET on March 9. 

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Bach Cello Suites Available on Cleveland Orchestra’s Adella Streaming Platform

Beginning February 25 at 7pm EST, the Cleveland Orchestra presents a recital performance of Alisa Weilerstein playing Bach’s complete cycle of Solo Cello Suites recorded live at Severance Hall in January 2021.

These six pieces, written from 1717-1723 for Bach’s own use, were rediscovered in the 20th century to become one of the greatest and most-loved works for cello — showcasing a player’s artistry in a journey across a range and depth of emotions.

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