Returning by popular demand! One of the world’s most beloved cellists, Steven Isserlis CBE, makes his triumphant return to CMM audiences. A soloist, chamber musician, author, broadcaster, and creative force of nature, Isserlis is also one of only two living cellists inducted into Gramophone’s Hall of Fame. He is joined by the remarkable pianist Connie Shih in a program of uncommon depth. Experience the Brahms Cello Sonata No. 2, a richly expressive masterwork that showcases the full emotional range and brilliance of both artists. Isserlis plays on a magnificent 1726 Stradivarius on loan from the Royal Academy of Music.