Sterling Elliott & Joseph Havlat

Acclaimed for his stellar stage presence and joyous musicianship, young cellist Sterling Elliott is blossoming into a performer of international repute. He has already performed with major orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Programme

Debussy Rêverie
Ravel Sonata Posthume
Vincent D’Indy Lied, Op 19
Poulenc Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op 143
Nadia Boulanger Three Pieces for Cello and Piano

Cellist Sterling Elliott is a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and the winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition. He was recently selected by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for its Bowers Program, a three-year residency for exceptionally talented young artists. Sterling has performed with major orchestras including the Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Last summer, he made his Aspen Festival debut, performing the Brahms Double Concerto with Gil Shaham. He has been presented in recital by the San Francisco Symphony and the New York Philharmonic, among others. Sterling will be pursuing an Artist Diploma at Juilliard under the tutelage of Joel Krosnick and Clara Kim. He performs on a 1741 Gennaro Gagliano cello on loan through the Robert F. Smith Fine String Patron Program, in partnership with the Sphinx Organization.

“There was nothing modest about the virtuosic performance of Sterling Elliott… another prodigious musical talent.” Courier & Press

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 an event is part of our ‘CAVATINA’ series. For more details, visit www.cavatina.net