Santiago Canon-Valencia & Naoko Sonoda

Santiago Cañón-Valencia is one of the most exciting young cellists of his generation.

The Colombian born multi-award winning cellist has been praised for his “flawless technical mastery” (The Strad) and his imaginative approach to programming.

Already much in demand internationally, his debut at St George’s with regular partner Naoko Sonoda includes Debussy’s landmark cello sonata and [an arrangement] of Stravinsky’s colourful ballet Pulcinella. This is St George’s Bristol’s second year of partnership with BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists Scheme, and the concert will be recorded for broadcast at a later date.

Duparc Lamento
Debussy Cello Sonata
De Falla Suite Popular Española (+ ritual fire dance)
Stravinsky Suite Italienne

“Technically flawless, he’s totally under the skin of the composers’ idioms.” – The Strad

We’re delighted to partner with the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust to introduce young people aged 8-25 to the live chamber music experience. A limited number of tickets for specially selected events is available when you see the ‘CAVATINA’ mark. You have to book in person or by phone. For more details, visit www.cavatina.net

The BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists Scheme brings some of the world’s most exceptional young musicians to listeners and audiences across the UK through concerts and BBC Radio 3 broadcasts.