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Newport Classical presents Thomas Mesa and Ilya Yakushev
April 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$45.
Powerhouse Duo: Thomas Mesa and Ilya Yakushev
Friday, April 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Thomas Mesa, cello
Ilya Yakushev, piano
BACH Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Keyboard No. 3 in G minor, BWV 1029
ANDREA CASARRUBIOS Silbo
LERA AUERBACH Prelude for Cello and Piano Op.47, No.12
KEVIN DAY Cello Sonata No. 1
RACHMANINOFF Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Op. 19
Two world-class soloists combine for a powerhouse duo with international flair. Ilya Yakushev is known for his musical pyrotechnics on the piano, and Thomas Mesa is heralded as one of the most charismatic and engaging cellists of his generation. The two musicians joined together to form a duo of “equal footing” for a “great musical performance,” showcasing core works from the classical cannon alongside pieces by the next generation of great composers.
$45.
Presented by Newport Classical