Shostakovich in Beijing

photo 3Bubbling, perpetual-motion vigor, and emotional indulgence consumed the audience in Shostakovich’s 1st cello concerto….

Tango and Fireworks!

slide-06Closing the concert was Le Grand Tango by Astor Piazzolla, performed by cellist Alexander Suleiman and pianist Angela Cholakyan, a passionate and expansive performance with tremendous energy.