“The tender cello solo from Jamal Aliyev in Memoirs of a Geisha is in my ear still.” Ivan Hewitt, The Telegraph / BBC Proms / July 2017
“Aliyev played the cello with grave tenderness.” Louise Flind, Bachtrack / BBC Proms / July 2017
“Thoughtful, expansive readings of the two great Soviet cello sonatas from a young artist possessed of enviable technique and a rich broad palette.” Classical Music Magazine, April 2017
“There’s a heartfelt quality to Jamal Aliyev’s playing that comes across strongly on this debut disc…”
BBC Music Magazine, April 2017
“… countless little touches of imaginative colour… whirling and shimmering… Thought-provoking.”
Gramophone, April 2017
SOCIAL MEDIA
7 JANUARY 2019
Zorlu Performans Sanatlari Merkezi, Istanbul, Turkey, 7.30pm
Details: http://www.zorlupsm.com/en
9 JANUARY 2019
Riverhouse Barn, Walton on Thames UK, 7pm
Jamal Aliyev Cello
Maria Tarasewicz Piano
BLOCH : From Jewish Life for cello and piano
LIGETI : Sonata for solo cello
BEETHOVEN : Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.5 No.2
11 JANUARY 2019
Bute Arts Society, Scotland UK 7pm
BEETHOVEN : Sonata for cello and piano No. 4 in C, Op. 102, No. 1
BLOCH : From Jewish Life for cello and piano, Prayer [3’48], Supplication[2’16], Jewish Song [2’21]
BEETHOVEN : 12 Variations on ‘Ein Madchen oder Weibchen’ from the Opera ‘Die Zauberflote’ Op66
BRIDGE, FRANK : Sonata for cello and piano
Jamal Aliyev, cello
Jams Coleman, piano
12 JANUARY 2019
Mid Argyll Arts Association, Scotland UK 7pm
BEETHOVEN : Sonata for cello and piano No. 4 in C, Op. 102, No. 1
BLOCH : From Jewish Life for cello and piano, Prayer [3’48], Supplication[2’16], Jewish Song [2’21]
BEETHOVEN : 12 Variations on ‘Ein Madchen oder Weibchen’ from the Opera ‘Die Zauberflote’ Op66
BRIDGE, FRANK : Sonata for cello and piano
Jamal Aliyev, cello
Jams Coleman, piano
14 JANUARY 2019
Kyntire Music Club, Scotland UK 7pm
BEETHOVEN : Sonata for cello and piano No. 4 in C, Op. 102, No. 1
BLOCH : From Jewish Life for cello and piano, Prayer [3’48], Supplication[2’16], Jewish Song [2’21]
BEETHOVEN : 12 Variations on ‘Ein Madchen oder Weibchen’ from the Opera ‘Die Zauberflote’ Op66
BRIDGE, FRANK : Sonata for cello and piano
Jamal Aliyev, cello
Jams Coleman, piano
16 JANUARY 2019
Kirkcaldy Music Society, Scotland UK 7pm
BEETHOVEN : Sonata for cello and piano No. 4 in C, Op. 102, No. 1
BLOCH : From Jewish Life for cello and piano, Prayer [3’48], Supplication[2’16], Jewish Song [2’21]
LIGETI : Sonata for solo cello
BRIDGE, FRANK : Sonata for cello and piano
Jamal Aliyev, cello
Jams Coleman, piano
18 JANUARY 2019
Dumfries Music Club, Scotland UK 7pm
BEETHOVEN : Sonata for cello and piano No. 4 in C, Op. 102, No. 1
BLOCH : From Jewish Life for cello and piano, Prayer [3’48], Supplication[2’16], Jewish Song [2’21]
LIGETI : Sonata for solo cello
BRIDGE, FRANK : Sonata for cello and piano
Jamal Aliyev, cello
Jams Coleman, piano
19 JANUARY 2019
Melrose Music Society, Scotland UK 7pm
BEETHOVEN : Sonata for cello and piano No. 4 in C, Op. 102, No. 1
BLOCH : From Jewish Life for cello and piano, Prayer [3’48], Supplication[2’16], Jewish Song [2’21]
LIGETI : Sonata for solo cello
BRIDGE, FRANK : Sonata for cello and piano
Jamal Aliyev, cello
Jams Coleman, piano
7 FEBRUARY 2019
Presidential Concert Hall, Ankara Turkey 7pm
Presidential Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Carroll, conductor
Jamal Aliyev, cello
Shostakovich Cello Concerto no.1
8 FEBRUARY 2019
Presidential Concert Hall, Ankara Turkey 7pm
Presidential Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Carroll, conductor
Jamal Aliyev, cello
Shostakovich Cello Concerto no.1
15 FEBRUARY 2019
Grand Pera Emek Sahnesi, Istanbul Turkey
7.30pm
Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra
Schumann Cello Concerto
5 MARCH 2019
Wigmore Hall London UK
1pm
Jamal Aliyev, cello
Jams Coleman, piano
BLOCH : From Jewish Life for cello and piano, Prayer [3’48], Supplication[2’16], Jewish Song [2’21]
LIGETI : Sonata for solo cello
BRIDGE, FRANK : Sonata for cello and piano