Steven Isserlis cello | Connie Shih piano

This concert brings the University's period Erard piano, a rare grand piano from 1851, to the stage for an authentic recreation of the sound-world of the time.
    • Date
      Wednesday, 5 November 2025 (19:30 - 21:30) (UK)
    • Location
      Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
Steven Isserlis
Connie Shih

Barber Evening Concert

Following an exciting recording session in the Elgar Concert Hall earlier this year, Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih perform Moscheles’ Sonata Op.121 from their forthcoming album, 1851. This concert brings the University’s rare Erard 1851 grand piano, which was used for the album, to the stage for an authentic recreation of the sound-world of the period, with repertoire from Jan Stiastny, Schumann, and Beethoven.

  • Jan Stiastny Theme and Variations
  • Beethoven Sonata in F, Op.5 No.1 (1796)
  • Beethoven 12 Variations on ‘Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen’ from Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, Op.66 for piano and cello (1796)
  • Moscheles Sonata in E, Op.121 (1851)
  • Schumann Adagio and Allegro, Op.70 (1849)

£20, £15 Barber Association, £10 Concession, £5 Students/U18/University Staff

Location

Address
Elgar Concert HallBramall Music BuildingUniversity of BirminghamEdgbastonBirminghamB15 2TT