The 1731 Series, which brings internationally recognized musicians to perform at the Jamesport Meeting House, presents the incomparable duo of Cuban-American cellist Dr. Tommy Mesa and globally-acclaimed pianist Ilya Yakushev on Saturday, January 24 at 4:00 p.m. The program for this extraordinary concert features Sonata for Cello and Piano by Claude Debussy; Sonata for Cello and Piano No 3., Op. 69 by Ludwig van Beethoven; and Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 19 by Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Dr. Mesa is the recipient of Lincoln Center’s 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Sphinx Organization’s 2023 Medal of Excellence, its highest honor. He has performed as a soloist at the U.S. Supreme Court and with major orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Cleveland Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra and many others. He was artist in residence with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra for its 2024-25 season. Mesa performs across the U.S. in recitals, with orchestras and chamber ensembles.
With many awards and honors to his credit including the 2005 World Piano Competition, Mr. Yakushev’s performances have mesmerized audiences on three continents. The American Record Guide calls him “one of the very best young pianists before the public today…” He has performed in prestigious venues worldwide including Carnegie Hall, Sejong Performing Arts Center in Seoul, Great Philharmonic Hall in St. Petersburg and Victoria Hall in Singapore. His orchestral performances include the San Francisco Symphony, The BBC Concert Orchestra, the Boston Pops and several others.
Tickets are $20 and include a reception with the artists following the concert. Advance purchase is recommended.