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Review: Weilerstein’s Dvořák cello concerto tops a juicy music festival week
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· July 13, 2026
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Key points Their collaboration resulted in a stunning performance of Dvořák's Cello Concerto. Cellist Alisa Weilerstein and conductor Rafael Payare performed together at the Aspen Music Festival for the first time.
Cellist Alisa Weilerstein and conductor Rafael Payare performed together at the Aspen Music Festival for the first time. Weilerstein has been visiting the festival since birth, while Payare is a more recent regular.
Their collaboration resulted in a stunning performance of Dvořák's Cello Concerto. The orchestra delivered a detailed and thrilling rendition of the score, with Weilerstein's technical ability shining through without overpowering the rest of the performance.
Further details about the concert are available from the Aspen Times review, which describes the event as a highlight of the music festival week.
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Category: Local Published: July 13, 2026 Source: Aspen Times Reading time: 1 min
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