The youngest musician and first American in four decades to win First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition Cello Division, 23-year-old Zlatomir Fung thrills audiences with his boundless virtuosity and exquisite sensitivity. He has already proven himself to be a star among the next generation of world-class musicians.
The accompanist Benjamin Hochman regards music as vital and essential in all his roles – from orchestral soloist, recitalist and chamber musician to conductor.
Program*
Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Five Pieces in Folk Style for Cello and Piano, Op. 102
1. Mit humor
2. Langsam
3. Nicht Schnell, mit viel Ton zu spielen
4. Nicht zu rasch
5. Stark und markiert
Marshall Estrin: Cinematheque (2022) for Cello and Piano
1. Fantasy
2. Eclogue
3. Variations
4. Scherzo
5. Adagio
INTERMISSION
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976): Sonata for Cello and Piano
1. Dialogo. Allegro
2. Scherzo-Pizzicato. Allegretto
3. Elegia. Lento
4. Marcia. Energico
5. Moto perpetuo. Presto
Sulkhan Tsintsadze (1925-1991): Five Pieces in Folk Style for Cello and Piano
1. Arobnaya
2. Chonguri
3. Sachidao
4. Nana
5. Plyasovaya
Zlatomir Fung appears by arrangement with Kirshbaum Associates Inc., 307 Seventh Avenue, Suite 506, New York, NY 10001.
*Artists, programs, dates and venues are subject to change.