# David Finckel & Wu Han at Hertz Hall, February 11, 2024

[Cal Performances](https://calperformances.org/events/2023-24/recital/david-finckel-cello-wu-han-2324/) presents a recital by [David Finckel](http://www.davidfinckelandwuhan.com/) & [Wu Han](http://davidfinckelandwuhan.com/) of the complete Beethoven Cello Sonatas  
[Alfred Hertz Memorial Concert Hall](http://music.berkeley.edu/about-us/resources-and-facilities/performance-spaces/)  
[U.C. Berkeley, 101 Cross-Sproul Path, Berkeley, CA 94704 USA](http://maps.google.com/maps?q=U.C.+Berkeley,+101+Cross-Sproul+Path,+Berkeley,+CA+94704+USA&hl=en)  
3:00 PM, Sunday, February 11, 2024

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[{{:2024:2024-02:20240211_promo.jpg?300|David Finckel & Wu Han}}]

## Set One

[3:04 PM] {lights down; applause for WH entrance}  
[3:05 PM] {WH preview of the start of today's program}  
[3:17 PM] {applause at end of talk ... dead air}  
[3:18 PM] {applause at DF + WH entrance}

### Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 1

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827): Cello Sonata No. 1 in F major, Op. 5, No. 1 (1796)

01. [3:18 PM] Adagio sostenuto
02. [3:32 PM] Allegro vivace  
[3:39 PM] {applause at end of work; performers off; pause}

### Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 2

[3:41 PM] {applause at return}

Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 5, No. 2 (1796)

01. [3:41 PM] Adagio sostenuto ed espressivo - Allegro molto più tosto presto
02. [3:54 PM] Rondo. Allegro  
[4:02 PM] {applause at end of work}  
[4:03 PM] {intermission}

## Set Two

### Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 3

[4:21 PM] {WH preview of the rest of today's program}  
[4:38 PM] {applause at end of talk ... dead air}  
[4:39 PM] {applause at DF + WH entrance}

Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69 (1808)

01. [4:40 PM] Allegro ma non tanto
02. [4:52 PM] Scherzo. Allegro molto
03. [4:57 PM] Adagio cantabile – Allegro vivace  
[5:06 PM] {applause at end of work; performers off; pause}

### Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 4

[5:11 PM] {applause at return}

Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 4 in C major, Op. 102, No. 1 (1815)

01. [5:11 PM] Andante – Allegro vivace
02. [5:19 PM] Adagio – Tempo d'andante – Allegro vivace  
[5:26 PM] {applause at end of work; performers off; pause}

### Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 5

[5:27 PM] {applause at return}

Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 5 in D major, Op. 102, No. 2 (1815)

01. [5:27 PM] Allegro con brio
02. [5:32 PM] Adagio con molto sentimento d'affetto – Attacca
03. [5:40 PM] Allegro – Allegro fugato  
[5:44 PM] {applause at end of work}  
[5:46 PM] {show ends}


## Performers

* [David Finckel](http://www.davidfinckelandwuhan.com/): cello;
* [Wu Han](http://davidfinckelandwuhan.com/): piano.

## Notes

It's always a treat to hear classical music from David Finckel & Wu Han.

Today Wu Han seemed to go a bit overboard in her commentary about today's program, but I'll give her a pass: she's obviously *really keen* on Beethoven!

I thought the performance was quite good, even though I heard a few clams here and there: it's hard being perfect for such a long program!

[Program Notes](https://calperformances.org/program-notes/2023-24/david-finckel-cello-wu-han-piano-2324/) or {{:2024:2024-02:20240211pn.pdf|program notes}}

## Photos

Big thanks to Ting for the photo gallery!

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