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Fall 2026-27 Highlights

MacArthur Award-winning cellist Alisa Weilerstein’s groundbreaking six-part multisensory solo cello project, “FRAGMENTS” – the focus of a cover feature in the October 2025 issue of The Strad – continues with a season of notable milestones in 2026–27. After recent back-to-back performances of FRAGMENTS 1 – Wonder and FRAGMENTS 2 – Tumult in both Taipei and Shanghai – marking the first Asian performances of the series – she completes a cycle of premieres that have spanned several seasons in Carnegie’s Zankel Hall with FRAGMENTS 6 – Radiance (Nov 5).

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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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Upcoming Livestream Concerts

This winter, Alisa Weilerstein performs livestreamed concerts with Chamber Music Northwest, the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, and the Cleveland Orchestra. 

Premiering on January 30, Alisa joins pianist and frequent collaborator Inon Barnatan for a recital of De Falla’s “Suite Populaire Espagnole” and Rachmaninoff’s “Sonata for Cello & Piano in G Minor, Op. 19” at Chamber Music Northwest (available online until February 6). 

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