Steven Isserlis; Alexander Melnikov

Isserlis and Melnikov bring Russian intensity to Wigmore Hall

Mark Thomas, 22nd February

There was depth and intensity from Steven Isserlis and Alexander Melnikov in this intriguing programme of Russian cello sonatas from old hands and new brooms.

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Chostakovitch, Dimitri (1906-1975)	Sonate pour violoncelle et piano en ré mineur, Op.40
Pletnev, Mikhail (n. 1957)	Cello Sonata
Kissin, Evgeny (n. 1971)	Cello Sonata
Rachmaninov, Sergueï (1873-1943)	Sonate pour violoncelle et piano en sol mineur, Op. 19
Scriabine, Alexandre (1872-1915)	Romance in A minor for horn and piano, WoO 21 (arr. for cello)