“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
27 October 2018
Oswestry, Shropshire UK 7pm
London Mozart Players
Jamal Aliyev, cello
Haydn Cello Concerto in C Major
November 2018
NEW YORK, USA
2 December 2018
Arts and Recreation Centre (ARC), St John’s Walk, Market Street, Old Harlow, UK
Schumann Cello Concerto
Harlow Symphony Orchestra
Emma Oliver-Trend, Conductor
Jamal Aliyev, Cello
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
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