Description
The Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo in Ascona, a building with roots in the 16th century, reopened in 2025 after extensive restoration work and is captivating with its frescoes, coffered ceiling and polygonal choir. Thanks to its atmospheric ambience and good acoustics, it is ideal for the final concerts of the master classes and chamber music concerts.
Luka Coetzee, violoncello
Winner of the 7th International Paulo Cello Competition (Helsinki) 2023
Winner of the Pablo Casals International Award 2022
Yukino Kaihara, piano
Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)
Preludio from the Suite for violoncello solo
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Prelude from the Suite for Violoncello solo No. 6 in D major BWV 1012
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Cello Sonata in D minor CD 144
Amy Beach (1867-1944)
Romance for violoncello and piano op. 23 (orig. for violin and piano)
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Cello Sonata in C major op. 65
Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908)
"Zigeunerweisen" for violoncello and piano op. 20 (orig. for violin and orchestra)
Highlights
- Performance by Luka Coetzee, winner of the 2023 Paulo Cello Competition
- Chamber music concert featuring works by Penderecki, Bach, Debussy, and others
- Held in the historic Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo in Ascona
General Information
The event takes place at the Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo in Ascona, a historic church with excellent acoustics. It features performances by Luka Coetzee on cello and Yukino Kaihara on piano, showcasing a selection of classical and modern compositions.
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September 2026
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