A man with long white hair stands against a wooden fence next to his daughter who has black curly hair and has her fingers intertwined.

Mischa Maisky in Recital

  • Classical Music
  • Concert Hall
  • Run time: 120 minutes, including one 20 minute interval Subject to change
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Mischa Maisky returns to Sydney to perform with his daughter and acclaimed pianist, Lily Maisky

Virtuoso Cellist returns to Sydney for one night.

Internationally renowned cellist Mischa Maisky returns to Sydney for a highly anticipated recital at the Opera House, joined by his daughter, distinguished pianist Lily Maisky. Celebrated for his rich, resonant tone and hailed by ABC Classic as “one of the most flamboyant and communicative personalities in classical music,” Maisky is admired for his emotional honesty, unmistakable intensity, and scores of acclaimed recordings. As Rostropovich’s favourite student, he carries forward a remarkable musical legacy. Alongside Lily, whose artistry complements her father’s, the duo delivers music-making of rare warmth, depth and expressive power. A unique opportunity to experience two exceptional musicians whose on-stage connection is as compelling as the repertoire itself. This will be an unmissable evening for Sydney audiences. 

The exceptional program will include works by Schubert, Rachmaninoff, and Shostakovich.

Presented by Castiglione Arts and Culture with Greg Hocking Music

Event details

Program

SCHUBERT  (1797-1828) - +-16’ 
Der Müller und der Bach (g) - 4’30” 
Heidenröslein (G) - 1’45” 
An die Musik (C) - 4’15” 
Du bist die Ruh (E flat) - 5’ 

SCHUMANN (1810-1856) - 11’-12’ 
From  “Dichterliebe“ op. 48 
I. Im wunderschönen Monat Mai 
V. Ich will meine Seele tauchen 
X. Hör' ich das Liedchen klingen 
XII. Am leuchtenden Sommermorgen 
From  „Myrthen“ op. 25 
I. Widmung 

BRAHMS (1833-1897)- 8’ 
Liebestreu, Op.3/1 - 3’ 
Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer, Op.105/2 - 5’ 

MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847) 
Lied ohne Worte, Op.62/1 - 3’ 

(INTERVAL) 

Rachmaninoff (arr. Maisky) 
Melodie, Op.3/3 
Vocalise, Op.34 

Shostakovich  
Sonata for Cello and Piano 

One of the most flamboyant and communicative personalities in classical music

ABC Classic

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Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. 

All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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