🎶 This event is available to Young Musician’s Pass members. Tickets are likely to sell fast so don't wait to secure yours. Booking closes 4pm on Fri 26 June 💛

YMP members are eligible for up to two pairs of free tickets across a selected programme.

Please note you have to be logged into your account to book. Any questions, drop us a line at [email protected] or call +44 (0) 131 473 2000 (10-4pm Mon-Fri) 🎶

American cellist Alisa Weilerstein describes a complete performance of the suites as ‘a kind of shared spiritual experience… they go straight to the head and the heart’ (Gramophone). Her 2020 Cello Suites recording was praised by The Guardian for its ‘sunlit clarity’.

Johann Sebastian Bach composed his six Cello Suites during an especially happy period of his career. After his death they faded into obscurity – until their rediscovery in the 1900s by the virtuoso cellist Pablo Casals. They are now considered among the greatest works for the instrument.  

All six draw on Baroque dance forms, including the courtly Allemande, the lively Courante, the stately Sarabande and the spirited Gigue. But each suite has its own distinct character. Together, they encompass optimism, sorrow and transcendent jubilation. 

What to expect at Usher Hall 🎻

Usher Hall is home to our series of world-class orchestras, soloists and operas in concert.

Sit back in the beautiful auditorium, turn off your phone and let the sounds of the symphony wash over you.