Elias Shapero, Cello - Student Recital
This event is open to the public and no tickets are required for attendance.
In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student Recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor.
Program
Reinhold Glière: Selections from Twelve Album Leaves, Op. 51 (1910)
I. Commodo
II. Allegretto ma non troppo
III. Con tristezza
Amy Chiu, piano
Elias Shapero: Sonata for Cello and Piano (2026)
I. Marcher avec flexibilité
II. Lent surnaturel
III. En train de courir
George Miller, piano
E. Shapero: The Audition (2025) -- Three miniatures for cello duo
I. Adagio religioso
II. Allegro agitato
III. Tempo di marcia
Mila Wyrick, cello
-Intermission-
E. Shapero: Prelude for solo harp (2025)
Miriam Kessler, harp
Camille Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Minor
I. Allegro moderato e maestoso - Andante sostenuto
II. Allegro non troppo - Cadenza - Molto allegro
Amy Chiu, piano
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About SFCM’s Cello Department
Opportunity awaits you as a cellist at SFCM. Part of SFCM’s comprehensive strings program, the cello department has a studio of about 29 students, all honing their craft with the guidance of four dedicated faculty members. Students can perform with resident ensembles such as the Conservatory Orchestra and chamber groups from the baroque to the contemporary, as well as enter the annual String Concerto Competition.