Final Round National Cello Competition — Three finalists + CvA Symphony Orchestra

The most exciting part of the Cello Biënnale

The three finalists of the National Cello Competition 2026 perform Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1, the ultimate piece for the final round of any competition. We’ll see every emotion in the book, from deep melancholia to frenzied rage, all whilst demanding spectacular virtuosity from the three finalists.