🎻 Cello Mania — St. Giles Chapel at Deerfield

• Paganini · Variations on “Dal tuo stellato soglio” from Rossini’s Mosè in Egitto
• Piatti · Tarantella, Op. 23
• Fauré · Élégie in C minor, Op. 24
• Chopin · Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Op. 65
• Martinů · Variations on a Theme of Rossini, H. 290

This concert opens and closes with works inspired by Rossini: Paganini’s dazzling variations and Martinů’s inventive set on the same theme. They serve as twin pillars, linking operatic brilliance with modern humor and charm.

In the center, the program moves through contrasting voices — Piatti’s lively dance, Fauré’s heartfelt lament, and Chopin’s noble sonata. Together, they create a dramatic arc that blends fire, lyricism, and depth.

Venue Note: The intimate chapel at Deerfield lends an air of reverence, making Fauré’s Élégie and Chopin’s sonata especially poignant.