On June 25th, David and Wu Han performed a program featuring the world premiere of Pierre Jalbert's Cello Sonata at Harris Concert Hall as part of the Aspen Music Festival. The festival's "Once Upon a Time" theme was apparent with Janácek's Pohádka (Fairy Tale), Edwin Finckel's Brief Encounter, and Grieg's Cello Sonata in a minor, op. 36, which is picturesque and evocative of folk tales.

Jalbert's new work was commissioned for the duo by Linda and Stuart Nelson, with additional support provided by American Public Media. A cast of distinguished musicians were present for the event including conductor Jeffrey Kahane, bassist Edgar Meyer, and composer Anders Hillborg. Also in attendance was Gayle Ober, American Public Media's Director of Classical Music Programming.

Additionally, the duo gave Distinguished Artist Master Class on Tuesday June 25th in Harris Concert Hall.

Video of the entire performance can be watched online at medici.tv. The website features a total of ten concerts from this year's Aspen Music Festival in addition to a variety of other live performances and informative videos.

Jalbert's Cello Sonata aired nationally on American Public Media's Performance Today, reaching 245 member stations and over 250,000 listeners. Listen on the web at performancetoday.org.

Pierre Jalbert accepts applause following David and Wu Han's premiere performance.

David, Wu Han and Lilian were interviewed for the Medici Behind the Scenes web feature in the Music Festival’s beautiful Zen Garden. Watch here.

Composer Pierre Jalbert joined David and Wu Han at Aspen Public Radio for an extensive live interview on the creation of his cello sonata.

The day after the premiere, David and Wu Han, commissioners Linda and Stuart Nelson (seated), Pierre and Julia Jalbert, and Charles Hamlen of Classical Action gathered at Aspen’s Little Nell restaurant for a celebratory toast.

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