Sophie Shao and John Blacklow; photo credits: Neda Navaee

Sophie Shao; photo credit: Neda Navaee

John Blacklow; photo credit: Neda Navaee

Monday, March 1, 2026

7:30 PM

*AT THE ATHENAEUM MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY*

This exciting duo’s first visit to the Athenaeum will feature works by Beethoven, Schnittke and Chopin in a virtuosic tour de force.

Program

Beethoven - Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, op. 69

Schnittke - Cello Sonata No. 1 (1978)

Chopin - Introduction and Polonaise brillante in C major, Op. 3

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