Willard Carter cello | Gorka Plada piano

Enjoy a lunchtime recital from rising star cellist Willard Carter, joined by pianist Gorka Plada.
    • Date
      Friday, 25 September 2026 (13:00 - 13:50) (UK)
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Barber Lunchtime Concert

Cello recitals are always a popular option for our audiences so what better way to kick off the season than with outstanding young cellist Willard Carter. Willard was one of this year’s Young Classical Artist Trust selections for their world-leading artists mentoring scheme and was named a Classic FM ‘Rising Star’ in 2020. He joins us with duo partner Gorka Plada for a programme centered around the sonatas of Debussy and Fauré.

Programme includes:

  • Schumann Adagio and Allegro, Op.70
  • Fauré Sonata No.2 for cello and piano in  G minor, Op.117
  • Webern Drei Kleine Stücke, Op.11
  • Debussy Sonata for cello and piano in D minor

Free

Location

Address
Elgar Concert HallBramall Music BuildingUniversity of BirminghamEdgbastonBirminghamB15 2TT