Queen Elisabeth Competition Winner Concert: Ettore Pagano Unaccompanied Cello Recital

[PERFORMANCE INTRODUCTION] The 2026 Queen Elizabeth Competition Winner Makes His Korean Debut! A Once-in-a-Lifetime Performance with the Legendary Cello 'Gofriller Casals'! On Saturday, September 12th at 4 PM, cellist Ettore Pagano will perform an unaccompanied recital at Geoam Art Hall. Ettore Pagano, who will captivate Korean audiences with works by Bach, Ligeti, and others, garnered worldwide attention after winning the cello division of the 2026 Queen Elizabeth Competition. This performance will also feature the renowned instrument by Matteo Gofriller, specially awarded to the competition winner—the legendary 'Gofriller Casals' (crafted in 1773). The 'Gofriller Casals' was created by Matteo Gofriller, a master instrument maker of 17th-18th century Venetian craftsmanship, and has earned worldwide renown for its deep, resonant bass tones and rich timbre reminiscent of the human voice. Instruments made by Gofriller are regarded as among those with the highest historical value. This recital offers Korean audiences a rare opportunity to directly experience the actual resonance of this legendary instrument. The meeting of an instrument carrying centuries of history and a young performer commanding the attention of the global classical music world will deliver a truly special emotional experience. [PROGRAM] Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Suite No. 1 in G Major for Solo Cello BWV 1007 (1720) Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major for Solo Cello BWV 1010 (1720) And other works *The program is subject to change without prior notice.