Venezuela鈥檚 extraordinary El Sistema is one of the most talkedabout phenomena in classical music; and conductor Rafael Payare is fast becoming one of its most talked-about graduates, combining a commanding musicianship with an energy and verve that prompted one critic to call him a 鈥渃omet鈥�. So he鈥檚 a wonderfully appropriate partner for the outstanding young American cellist Alisa Weilerstein. Their joint exploration of Shostakovich鈥檚 Second Cello Concerto will form the dark, haunted heart of a concert that begins with a brand new work by one of Scotland鈥檚 most inventive living composers, and ends with the grand passions and tender secrets of Dvo艡谩k鈥檚 most personal symphony.
Prelude: 6.45pm in the Recital Room
Conductor Rafael Payare in conversation.
Post-concert Coda
(approximately 10 minutes after the main concert)
Alisa Weilerstein gives a short recital.
