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Ariana Kashefi (cello), Petr Limonov (piano)

Hosted by the LSE Arts Lunchtime Concert Series

Shaw Library, 6th floor, Old Building

A top prize winner in the International Rubinstein cello competition held in Berlin, a finalist in the Pierre Fournier Award and a Villa Musica scholarship recipient, British-Persian cellist Ariana Kashefi (@arianakashefi) has been praised for her innate musicianship and captivating stage presence. She is in high demand as a chamber musician and soloist performing in such venues as the Wigmore Hall, Pierre Boulez Saal and  Berlin Philharmonie.

She received the prestigious Julius Isserlis Scholarship from the Royal Philharmonic Society and is a Talent Unlimited Artist and the winner of Making Music’s Awards for Young Musicians. After completing her Masters, Ariana was hand picked by Maestro Barenboim to study at the prestigious Barenboim- Said Akademie where she received an artist diploma. Ariana has a true love and passion for chamber music and regularly performs with many renowned artists. Though she regularly performs classical cello repertoire, she is also very keen to premiere new works and has had works composed for her. Ariana frequently performs as a soloist with orchestras across Europe and recently appeared as a soloist live on BBC Radio 3 In Tune. She is regularly invited as guest principal cellist with orchestras including Britten Sinfonia, RTÉ concert orchestra, London Chamber Orchestra, Berlin Camerata and West-East Divan orchestra.  

Performance to include:

Rachmaninov - Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19

Amy Beach - 3 pieces for violin (transcribed for cello and piano by the composer), Op. 40

The next lunchtime concert is on Thursday 17 October and will be performed by Charlotte Spruit (violin).

Join the LSE Choir and Orchestra on Tuesday 10 December for the LSE Christmas Concert in the beautiful surroundings of St Clement Danes Church.

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Just economics and politics? Think again. While LSE does not teach arts or music, there is a vibrant cultural side to the School - from weekly free music concerts in the Shaw Library, and an LSE orchestra and choir with their own professional conductors, various film, art and photographic student societies and regular public exhibitions. For more information please visit LSE Arts and Music.

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