Internationally renowned cellist Steven Isserlis and multi-award winning pianist Connie Shih, will delight audiences this July as they return to Australia with a captivating all-Beethoven program. Join for this energetic and profound display of musical mastery, in what is sure to be one of the classical highlights of the year. ARTISTS Steven Isserlis is acclaimed worldwide for his profound musicianship, British cellist Steven Isserlis enjoys a uniquely varied career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster. He appears with the world’s leading orchestras and conductors, and gives recitals in major musical centres. As a chamber musician, he has curated concert series for many prestigious venues, including London’s Wigmore Hall, New York’s 92nd St Y, and the Salzburg Festival. Connie Shih has made countless appearances in Canada, the U.S., Iceland, England, Spain, Italy, Germany, Japan and China. She appears regularly in concert with her duo partner, cellist Steven Isserlis. Including chamber music appearances at the Wigmore and Carnegie Halls, she performs at the prestigious Bath Music Festival, Aldeburgh, Cheltenham, Weill Hall (N.Y.), Verbier, Luzern and at the Kronberg Festival. PROGRAM Beethoven Cello Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 5, No. 2 Beethoven Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2 Beethoven Variations on “Ein Madchen oder Welbchen”, Op. 66 Beethoven Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69