Alisa Weilerstein is an emerging star in the world of classical music and she stopped by the Bangor studio to play and speak with Suzanne ahead of her performance at the University of Maine on Friday evening.
About the performer:
American cellist Alisa Weilerstein has attracted widespread attention for playing that combines a natural virtuosic command and technical precision with impassioned musicianship. At 26 years old, she is already a veteran on the classical music scene having performed with the nation's top orchestras, given recitals in music capitals throughout the U.S. and Europe, and having regularly appeared at prestigious festivals.