Schumann, Suk & Tchaikovsky

Spend an evening immersed in the treasures of the Romantic era, as the De Valette Chamber Orchestra and celebrated German cellist Maximilian Hornung—serving as the ensemble's Artist-in-Residence—present a sophisticated collection of string compositions. Recognized internationally as a preeminent cellist of his time, Hornung regularly performs with prestigious orchestras and chamber groups across the globe. The concert begins with Robert Schumann's A minor Cello Concerto, a work of refined lyricism and emotional depth. Next comes Josef Suk's Serenade for Strings, which showcases graceful melodies tinged with youthful and distinctly Bohemian character. The program concludes with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence, a composition brimming with both Slavic intensity and Italian splendor. This carefully selected repertoire provides an intimate window into Romantic artistic expression as performed by one of today's finest cellists. Programme: Robert Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 Josef Suk Serenade for Strings in E flat major, Op. 6 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky String Sextet in D minor Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70 Carmine Lauri Music Director Maximilian Hornung Cello, DVCO Artist-in-Residence