“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
3-5 September 2018
Sir Karl Jenkins Project – Concert Tour, Wales UK
Details TBC
To Include Appassionata by Karl Jenkins
Written for Jamal Aliyev
28 September 2018
Roman River Festival UK
Elgar Cello Concerto
Orlando Jopling, Conductor
Jamal Aliyev, Cello
30 September 2018
Concert in Swansea, Wales UK
Karl Jenkins, conductor
Jamal Aliyev, Cello
Details TBC
6 October 2018
Ripon International Festival
Royal Hall, Harrogate UK
Royal Northern Sinfonia
Elgar Cello Concerto
Janusz Pietrovic, conductor
Jamal Aliyev, cello
13 October 2018
The Barn, Norfolk UK 8pm.
Jamal Aliyev, cello
Jams Coleman, piano
JS BACH : Suite No.3 in C , BWV.1009 for solo cello
SCHUBERT : Sonata in A minor, D.821 Arpeggione
CHOPIN : Polonaise Brilliante in C, Op.3
SHOSTAKOVICH : Cello Sonata in D minor, Op.40 (1934)
27 October 2018
Oswestry, Shropshire UK 7pm
London Mozart Players
Jamal Aliyev, cello
Haydn Cello Concerto in C Major
November 2018
NEW YORK, USA
14 December 2018
Milngavie Music Club 7pm UK
Jamal Aliyev, cello
Jams Coleman, piano
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
15 December 2018
Biggar Music Society UK, 7pm
Jamal Aliyev, cello
Jams Coleman, piano
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
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