Cello Masterclass with Alisa Weilerstein

Dates
23 September 2025, 6:00pm

Venue
Performance Hall

Tickets
£5

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Alisa Weilerstein wears a bright orange dress against a pastel blue background, holding her cello and looking to the side

23 September 2025, 6:00pm

Venue
Performance Hall

Tickets
£5

Hailed as ‘truly a phenomenon’ by The Telegraph, award-winning, acclaimed American cellist Alisa Weilerstein leads an inspiring masterclass.

Alisa has built an impressive international career collaborating with some of the world’s most esteemed conductors and orchestras including New York Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw and Berlin Philharmonic.

In addition to being a leading expert on Bach’s unaccompanied cello works, she is also a champion for contemporary music, making her an outstanding mentor for emerging cellists at the RCM.

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Image © Marco Borggoreve

Please note that the date for this masterclass has been changed from 26 September to 23 September.

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