J. Brahms – 6 songs (Version for cello and piano N. Salter/D. Geringas)

Z. Kodaly – Sonatina for cello and piano
Boris Arapov – Sonata for cello and piano (1985)

Interval

E. Bloch – Prayer

F. Schubert – Litanei auf das Fest Allerseelen D. 343

Schnittke – Cello sonata No.1

Ivan Skanavi, winner of the 2022 Grand-Prix Emanuel Feuermann, is one of the leading cellists of his generation, captivating audiences with his broad stylistic sound spectrum, clear projection and vast range of colours. Combining a fruitful chamber music career with frequent solo performances, Skanavi’s resume of performances include a number of high-profile festivals, venues and orchestras such as Verbier Music Festival, Kronberg Festival, Schleswig-Holstein Festival, Gezeitenkonzerte, Chamber Music Hall of the Berlin Philharmonie, and the Kammerphilharmonie Metamorphosen Berlin, amongst others.

Mana Oguchi, who was born in Japan, began playing the piano at the age of three. After her studies at the Tokyo University of the Arts (Geidai) she came to Germany to study at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien in Hannover where she graduated after passing her Master’s degree. During her studies she has learned with Kei Ito, Karl Heinz-Kämmerling, and Markus Becker.Mana Oguchi also attended several competitions. She was Prize winner of the 3rd Tokyo Music Competition.