This is a unique opportunity to hear both the nearly forgotten gems of Russian cello music and well-known repertoire written for the instrument. In addition to playing miniatures by Lyadov and Arensky prizewinning British cellist Ariana Kashefi will also present monumental sonatas by Myaskovsky and Shostakovich.

Programme

Lyadov: Prelude and Mazurka from op. 11

Arensky: Two Pieces, Op. 12, for cello and piano

Myaskovsky: Sonata for cello and piano no. 2 in A minor, Op. 81

Shostakovich: Sonata for cello and piano in D minor, Op. 40

Ariana Kashefi, cello

Alexander Karpeyev, piano