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)