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Sophie Shao

CanCan Macabre

Centaur Records
Release Date: February 16, 2024

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The Layers: I. scavenger angels, by Herschel Garfein. Sophie Shao, John Blacklow
1 François Couperin: Pièces en Concert (arr. Paul Bazelaire) / Prélude 1:32  
2 Siciliène 2:07  
3 La Tromba 1:37  
4 Plainte 3:16  
5 Air de Diable 1:54  
6 Claude Debussy: Sonata for Cello and Piano in D Minor / Prologue 3:48  
7 Sérénade 3:25  
8 Finale 3:34  
9 Herschel Garfein: The Layers / scavenger angels 7:42  
10 when the moon was covered 5:06  
11 every stone on the road 7:44  
12 Thomas Adès: Lieux retrouvés / Les eaux 4:54  
13 La montagne 4:23  
14 Les champs 3:33  
15 La ville – cancan macabre 4:24  
16 Frédéric Chopin: Cello Sonata in G Minor, op. 65 / Largo 3:32  
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Cellist Sophie Shao, winner of the Avery Fisher Career Grant and top prizes at the Rostropovich and Tchaikovsky competitions, is a passionate artist whose performances the New York Times has described as “eloquent, powerful”, the LA Times noted as “impressive”, and the Washington Post called “deeply satisfying.” She has performed to critical acclaim throughout the United States, Asia and Europe as soloist and chamber musician. Shao’s recordings include the Complete Bach Suites, Andre Previn’s “Reflections”, and Howard Shore’s Mythic Gardens. She is on the faculty of University of Connecticut and plays on a cello by Honore Derazey ca. 1855 once owned by Pablo Casals. Shao has now released: 'CanCan Macabre' on Centaur Records. Joining the Cellist are pianists: Adrienne Kim & Ieva Jokubaviciute.

Pianist Adrienne Kim has made a number of recordings, including a recent recording of works by the composer Ilari Kaila with the Aizuri Quartet and flutist Isabel Lepanto Gleicher. Adrienne was a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s residency program. She is the pianist of the Alcott Trio and a founding member of the New York Chamber Music Co-Op. Adrienne is on the faculty of Mannes College. ‘An artist of commanding technique, refined temperament, and persuasive insight’ (NY Times), 

Lithuanian pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute performs regularly on stages and at festivals throughout the world. Her recordings have garnered critical acclaim in the US and Europe. She has also established herself as a mentoring artist at the Marlboro Music
Festival and Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival. A Borletti-Buitoni Fellowship recipient and a Naumburg International Competition winner, Ieva currently is Associate Professor of Piano at Duke University.


 

  • Sophie Shao and friends kick off Middlebury College Performing Arts Series: 105th season / SEVEN DAYS
    Posted At: September 25, 2024
    SEVEN DAYS - Chris Farnsworth writes…The Middlebury College Performing Arts Series kicks off its 105th season on Saturday, September 28. The longest-running art series in Vermont gets going this year with a performance from cellist Sophie Shao, who is joined by an all-female ensemble featuring violinist Jennifer Frautschi and pianist Christina Dahl. The trio is set to perform Nadia Boulanger's Three Pieces ...

  • Sophie Shao returns to the Middlebury Performing Arts Series with all-female trio / ADDISON COUNTY INDEPENDENT
    Posted At: September 19, 2024
    ADDISON COUNTY INDEPENDENT writes….Enduring favorite cellist Sophie Shao returns to open the 105th season of the Middlebury College Performing Arts Series with an accomplished, all-female ensemble on Saturday, Sept. 28. Violinist Jennifer Frautschi and pianist Christina Dahl will join Shao at the Mahaney Arts Center for a stunning program of Classical sonatas and piano trios, including Nadia Boulanger’s Thr...

  • Sophie Shao chats about 'CanCan Macabre' with yourClassicalMPR
    Posted At: April 24, 2024
    Cellist Sophie Shao, winner of the Avery Fisher Career Grant and top prizes at the Rostropovich and Tchaikovsky competitions, is a passionate artist whose performances the New York Times has described as “eloquent, powerful”, the LA Times noted as “impressive”, and the Washington Post called “deeply satisfying.” She has performed to critical acclaim throughout the United States, Asia and Europe as soloist a...

  • Sophie Shao chats with Northern Florida's WFSU Public Media about her new solo album: 'CanCan Macabre'
    Posted At: April 22, 2024
    Cellist Sophie Shao, winner of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant and top prizes at the Rostropovich and Tchaikovsky competitions, is a versatile and passionate artist whose performances the New York Times has described as “eloquent, powerful,” the LA Times noted as “impressive” and the Washington Post called “deeply satisfying.” Shao has appeared as soloist to critical acclaim throughout the United ...

  • Sophie Shao chats about 'CanCan Macabre' with Pittsburgh's 'Voice Of the Arts' 89.3WQED
    Posted At: March 19, 2024
    Cellist Sophie Shao, winner of the Avery Fisher Career Grant and top prizes at the Rostropovich and Tchaikovsky competitions, is a passionate artist whose performances the New York Times has described as “eloquent, powerful”, the LA Times noted as “impressive”, and the Washington Post called “deeply satisfying.” She has performed to critical acclaim throughout the United States, Asia and Europe as soloist a...

  • Sophie Shao releases: 'CanCan Macabre' on Centaur Records
    Posted At: February 14, 2024
    Sophie Shao is a passionate artist whose performances the New York Times has described as “eloquent. The cellist’s recordings include the Complete Bach Suites, Andre Previn’s Reflections, and Howard Shore’s Mythic Gardens. Shao has now released: 'CanCan Macabre' on Centaur Records. Joining the Cellist are pianists: Adrienne Kim & Ieva Jokubaviciute.‘An artist of commanding technique, refined temperament...
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