Light and Dark
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major
- Prelude
- Sarabande
- Gigue
Mark Summer (1958 – )
Julie-o
Andrea Casarrubios (1988 – )
Seven, A Song of Isolation
INTERMISSION
Benjamin Britten (1913 – 1976)
Suite for Solo Cello No. 3, Op. 87
- Introduzione: Lento
- Marcia: Allegro
- Canto: Con Moto
- Barcarolla: Lento
- Dialogo: Allegretto
- Fuga: Andante Espressivo
- Recitativo: Fantastico
- Moto Perpetuo: Presto
- Passacaglia: Lento Solenne
Traditional (Catalan song arr. by Sophie Webber)
Song of the Birds
Dr. Sophie Webber, an internationally acclaimed cellist whose playing has been described as music in which “every note has meaning—rather as a look or a touch does” (Gramophone). A deeply expressive soloist and chamber musician, Sophie brings a rare combination of technical mastery, emotional depth, and intellectual curiosity to the stage.
Sophie’s artistry is shaped by a distinguished lineage and a wide-ranging career. She has released three critically praised albums, including Escape: Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello and Roots: Transcriptions of Romantic Works for Cello and Piano, and her interpretations of Bach, Romantic repertoire, and original reimaginings have been celebrated for their clarity, imagination, and soul. Trained at Trinity College of Music in London and holding a doctorate from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music—where she studied with legendary pedagogue János Starker—Sophie’s musicianship reflects both rigorous scholarship and a deeply human voice.
Beyond performance, Sophie is a passionate educator and arts activist, dedicated to amplifying voices too often left unheard through music. Her work has been featured on major classical radio stations across the U.S. and the U.K., and her teaching has shaped the next generation of cellists at leading institutions and through her innovative online platform, Dr. Sophie Cello Lab. www.sophiewebber.com