Steven Isserlis and Claudio Martínez Mehner

nventive and curious, Steven Isserlis has crafted a recital in his own image. From Beethoven and Brahms, the program explores Holliger, one of Switzerland’s most renowned composers, and Kurtág, a direct heir of the Hungarian tradition, who will celebrate his 100th birthday in 2026.

Program and cast

Programme

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Twelve Variations on “Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen” from the Magic FluteOp. 66

HEINZ HOLLIGER (1939–)
Three Lieder for baritone and piano (arr. for cello and piano by H. Holliger)

JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833-1897)
Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor Op. 38

Interval

ROBERT SCHUMANN (1810-1856)
Three Romances Op. 94

GYÖRGY KURTÁG (1926–)
Selection of pieces for solo cello

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Cello Sonata No

Cast

Steven Isserlis cello 

Claudio Martínez Mehnerpiano