Season Opening with Sheku
Musical fireworks from Carmen to Boléro, with world-class cellist Sheku as the grand finale.
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1,75hours
80-85musicians
1interval
1free drink
Ten years ago, Sheku Kanneh-Mason was the sensational winner of the BBC Young Musician Award. He has since grown into one of the most brilliant cellists of our time. ‘Energy, precision, imagination… a breathtaking performance,’ wrote The Times recently in a five-star review. In this season opener full of musical fireworks, he is the crowning glory.
Programme & performers
Bizet
Carmen: Prélude
Boulanger
D'un matin du printemps
Saint-Saëns
First Cello Concerto
Milhaud
Le bœuf sur le toit
Bonis
Ophélie and Salomé (Dutch premiere)
Ravel
Boléro

conductorBar Avni

celloSheku Kanneh-Mason
Sheku ignites.

Energy, precision, imagination... a stunning performance

All play dates of Season Opening with Sheku
Friday 18 Sep 20268:15 PM
Rotterdamde Doelen (Grand Hall)
Sale starts: 28 April 2026