Alban GerhardtCello
Steven OsbornePiano

Britten Cello Suite No 1
Tippett Piano Sonata No 4
Beethoven Cello Sonata in C Op 102 No 1
Britten Cello Sonata

Two of today's most accomplished musicians, German cellist Alban Gerhardt and Scottish pianist Steven Osborne, come together for a powerful recital of solo and duo works contrasting radiant lyricism with dramatic intensity.

The first half features solo music by two composers renowned for their pacifist beliefs. Gerhardt's bold, fresh playing is an ideal match for the vivid sound worlds of Britten's First Cello Suite. Osborne, whose poetic playing has made him an admired Tippett interpreter, performs that composer's remarkably expressive Fourth Piano Sonata.

The two performers join forces after the interval for two visionary cello sonatas: Beethoven's intimate C major sonata and Britten's compelling masterpiece.

Steven Osborne is one of the unsung heroes of British pianism

The Independent

Alban Gerhardt: 'his cello playing is bold, technically resourceful and rhythmically incisive.'

The New York Times

This concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.