Classics of the Cello I Adrian Brendel and Aidan Mikdad

Adrian Brendel is one of the most versatile and original cellists of his generation and has travelled the world as soloist, collaborator and teacher. When Adrian Brendel chooses a pianist as a duo partner then it is time to take note. Aidan Mikdad has been winning international piano competitions since he was a young boy. Critics say that he has a natural talent you cannot teach that is born from a very early age. All three cello sonatas have in common the that the piano is not a mere accompaniment to the cello, it is an equal, demanding passionate brilliance from both instruments.

PROGRAMME Ludwig van BEETHOVEN Cello Sonata No. 5 in D major op. 102 No. 2 Charles-Marie WIDOR Cello Sonata in A major op. 80 César FRANCK Sonata for violin and piano in A major (arr. For Cello)