Claude Debussy's Cello Sonata

Cellist Dobrochna Zubek and pianist Lisa Tahara of the Zuhara Duo perform Claude Debussy's Cello Sonata at St. Andrew's Church in Toronto, Ontario on February 16, 2024.

Lento - Allegro Moderato

Cellist Dobrochna Zubek and pianist Lisa Tahara of the Zuhara Duo perform the first movement (Lento - Allegro moderato) of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 at St. Andrew's Church in Toronto, Ontario on February 16, 2024.

“Wow, the Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 10 ~ Sergei Rachmaninoff was my favorite!”

Christopher Simmons, Toronto

“Dear Lisa, You are a great Pianist! Your interpretation is really wonderful from all points of view, fabulous interpretation, excellent individual piano technique, wonderful sound and truly remarkable phrasing. I love very much this concert, it's is my prefer and play it often. So many compliments from the bottom of my heart.” - @robertosantuccimusic

“What a heavenly rendition of this timeless concerto! The ending of the second movement is just so beautiful.” - @ciarel

“This is so great!! Amazing performance.” - @jasonluxmusic

“Incredible performance, Lisa! You ooze poise, confidence, and musical charm! Rachmaninoff would be proud!” - @JoshTamayo

“I love this piece so much. The pedaling, voicing, dynamics all contribute to the mood of this performance so much, and I love it. It establishes direction versus just aimless crescendos that don’t flow into each other smoothly.”

- @aaditshrivastavamusic

Dobrochna Zubek

  • Reverence and romanticism-virtuoso playing, soulful and wonderful. La MAMA Theatre, This is Why We Live, New York

  • Big cello sound, the nicest music of the night. Opera Pomegranate, premiere Toronto

    @Barczablog, Leslie Barcza

  • Powerful opening-Mieczysław Weinberg Sonata for solo cello Part of Music Amidst Violence Forum at Faculty of Music University of Toronto

    @Ludwig van Toronto

  • Breathtaking (Swan by Saint-Saens, Zubek )

    @dianehodgins

  • This is marvelous! (Spring Impression by A. Zubek)

    @matthewgolem

  • Manuel de Elias, Pagina Elegiaca for solo cello: Dobrochna, marvellous cellist, impressive big sound, demonstrating love and commitment for her instrument. I will be an honour if she plays one of me works. (translation from Spanish)

    Lucia Álvarez.