Online Performances
Below are upcoming, online events. Be sure to click on the source link for exact details of times, time zones, and ticket prices.
For even more concert listings, here’s a Classic FM concert round-up.
23 October (See Times below)
Yo-Yo Ma Honors UN with Live Virtual Concert
Live Session 1 – 23 October 8:00 AM EST (evening in Asia, Australia & Oceania)
Live Session 2 – 23 October at 2:00 PM EST (evening in Europe, Africa & the Middle East)
Live Session 3 – 23 October 8:00 PM (evening in the Americas)
Yo-Yo Ma honors the 75th anniversary of the UN’s creation with a special musical event inspired by the simple belief that we must work together to build the world we need. The superstar cellist, who is a United Nations Messenger of Peace, performs in three parts live from Boston, presenting a program that weaves in musical and video creations by artists from around the world. Together, their work reminds us of the values we share, the common challenges we face, and the hope that we can find solutions together.
Tickets are $9.90 and grant access to all three live events plus 48 hours of on-demand viewing.
Note that each live session is the same program. Click on the link above to purchase a ticket to whichever one works best for you, but tune in to any of them on October 23.
Click here for more information on Yo-Yo Ma’s website.
23 October 2 PM EDT
Amit Peled: Beethoven’s 250th Celebration – Livestream Concert
Amit Peled, cello
Noreen Cassidy-Polera, piano
Sonata No. 3 in A Major, op. 69 (1807-8)
Sonata No. 4 in C Major, op. 102, no. 1 (1815)
Tickets: $7
Donations are welcomed.
The link will be revealed to you 15 minutes before the show and will remain active through Oct 29
Click here to purchase tickets and get more information.
23 October 7:30 PM EDT (through 25 October 9:30 PM
The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra Presents: An Evening with Cellist Joshua Roman
A true Renaissance man, Joshua’s exciting program will include not only Baroque favorites but new music by female composers and some of his own compositions!
Household tickets: $25
Click here to view the program.
24 October 8:30 PM EDT
Mike Block – Livestream Concert Featuring Solo Arrangements of Songs from His New Album: The Edge of the Atmosphere
Free. YouTube and Facebook Live starting at 8:30 PM EDT.
His new album, The Edge of the Atmosphere, is available for purchase here.
26 October CDT
Arts Council Oklahoma City Presents: Jose Palacios, Cellist
Jose Palacios began his studies in violoncello at the age of twelve in 2002. He completed his Bachelors’s degree in music performance at Southern Nazarene University. Palacios has been teaching cello since 2006. From 2006 to 2008, he worked with middle school cellists and orchestras in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. A versatile performer, Palacios has participated in numerous symphonies, orchestras, and jazz bands.
Watch the live stream on ACOKC’s Facebook page.
28 October 7-8 PM CET
Pierre Fontenelle, cello – Festival Chapel for Europe
Pierre Fontenelle will put into perspective traditional music for cello and Bach’s Suites. By juxtaposing these pieces with some of them, we rediscover the popular character of baroque dance suites!
Free. Register here.
29 October 7 PM EDT
A Special Evening with Cellist Julian Schwarz and Pianist Marika Bournaki
“What excites us most about this recital is the chance to meet Julian’s incredibly talented wife, pianist Marika Bournaki. Julian and Marika have performed extensively as recitalists around the world, and this will be their Toledo debut as a duet. They also happen to be newlyweds, so this performance will give us a chance to celebrate their recent marriage.”
Program
Schumann – Fantasy Pieces
Brahms – E Minor Sonata
Korngold – Much Ado About Nothing Suite
Bloch – Meditation Hebraique
Chopin – Introduction and Polonaise Brillante
Online Tickets: $19.99
30 October 12 Noon EDT
Live Chakra Cleansing with Deep Cello
Prepare to relax and join The Wong Janice on this weekly 45-minute journey of deep cello pieces aligned with the 7 major chakras that will leave you feeling more open and calm. The performance is a live interpretation of pieces from her 10-day Insight Timer course: Chakra Cleansing with Deep Cello. This event is hosted in collaboration with the meditation app Insight Timer.
You can participate via a web browser or you can download the Insight Timer App for easy access on a mobile device.
This is a free event, but if you wish to make a donation, you can do that here.
Other Cello Events: Online Festivals, Masterclasses, and Courses
Below are upcoming, online events. Be sure to click on the source link for exact details of times, time zones, and ticket prices.
23 October – 1 November
CelloBello Audition Preparation Workshop
Whether you are a high school student planning ahead for upcoming undergraduate auditions, a seasoned teacher looking to help prepare your students, or a parent seeking audition guidance for their child, this workshop is designed to give you tools to demystify the conservatory and music school audition process and to help you play a fantastic audition for the school of your dreams.
Different levels of participation available.
Get more information and the link to sign up here.
24 October 2:45 PM EDT
The Center for Gifted Young Musicians Master Class Series: Master Class with Marcy Rosen, cellist
Marcy Rosen has established herself as one of the most important and respected artists of our day. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, Ms. Rosen is currently professor of cello at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, also serving as Artistic Director of the Chamber Music Live concert series. She is on the faculty at the Mannes College of Music in New York City, since 1986 Ms. Rosen has been Artistic Director of Chesapeake Chamber Music in Maryland. She is also an artist member of Music for Food, a musician led initiative to fight hunger in our local communities.
Observer Tickets $5
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
5-8 November – Register NOW
Fiddle Hell Online – Fiddle Workshops, Concerts, and Jams for Cellists (and fiddle, mandolin, guitar, old-time banjo, voice, and more)
Ever wanted to learn how to play fiddle music on the cello? Want to learn how to jam with fiddlers? This is a great opportunity. Those who like to listen rather than play can register to attend the concerts and jams.
There are four different levels of difficulty:
Fiddle Hell Online workshops and jams are intended for beginners, low and high intermediates, and advanced players. Please understand that Fiddle Hell Online workshops are not oriented to novices who are new to their main instrument and can’t play any tunes yet. Of course, even if you’re a newbie, you can still listen to concerts and jams, or sit in on an online workshop.
Price: $150, discounts for kids, young adults, and seniors
5 December 2020 – 16 January 2021 – Register NOW
First Hour Online Journey with Amit Peled
Learn and master the unique cello emoji language, Peled’s scale system and how to wisely practice your first hour of the day in the most beneficial way!
Q&A for 15 minutes at the end of each session.
Fee: $440, discount available to current and former Peabody Institute students, and former First Hour and Amit Peled Online Cello Academy students
Click here to register and learn more.
Your Turn
Let us know about your favorite online events and concerts in the comments below. Have an event or concert you’d like listed? Please get in touch.
