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Steven Isserlis

Episode 6 of 6

World-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis leads a musical masterclass, teaching young musicians how to bring works by Dvo艡谩k and Schumann to life through emotional depth in their playing.

In this episode, acclaimed cellist Steven Isserlis leads a masterclass at leading classical music venue London's Sinfonia Smith Square, guiding three aspiring musicians on how to achieve excellence playing the cello.

Drawing from his own career, Isserlis teaches that being a cellist is about more than technique - it's about telling the story of the music. He works with the students on how to bring pieces by Dvo艡谩k and Schumann to life, showing them how to convey the emotional and narrative depth embedded in these works.

Isserlis encourages them to listen deeply, not only to the notes but also to the stories the music is telling, and to bring that understanding to their performance.

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Next Saturday 12:30

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