Tracing the evolution of the beloved sonata form, cellist Sterling Elliott and pianist Elliot Wuu bring together works by Ravel, Strauss, and Rachmaninoff. Sterling Elliott, a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and 2024 Sphinx Medal of Excellence honoree, is celebrated for his commanding presence and “astonishing maturity,” described by The Millbrook Independent as that of “a star cellist who has risen beyond hopeful promise,” with appearances alongside leading orchestras including the Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony, and Dallas Symphony. He is joined by pianist Elliot Wuu, a 2018 Gilmore Young Artist and Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant winner, recognized for his “power, speed and finesse,” hailed by Tribune Star as comparable to “artists twice his age,” with appearances at Carnegie Hall and leading international festivals.
Sterling Elliott, cello
Elliot Wuu, piano
PROGRAM
RAVEL Violin Sonata No. 1 in A minor
STRAUSS Cello Sonata in F major, Op. 6
INTERMISSION
RACHMANINOFF Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19
*Program subject to change
Complimentary wine, generously provided by Gold’s Wine and Spirits, will be served during intermission. Following the performance, join us for an intimate reception at The Brenton Hotel, featuring complimentary wine and charcuterie, with additional food and beverages available for purchase.
