Sheku Kanneh-Mason

This week's Fanfare brings holiday cheer through its spectacular selection of performances, including Barbara Hannigan & Bertrand Chamayou, Sheku & Isata Kanneh-Mason, Alisa Weilerstein & the Ariel Quartet, and more.

On the first Sunday of every month, WRTI broadcasts a special edition of Sunday Classical, focused on classical new releases. The program is hosted by Mark Pinto, who highlights some of the July selections here.

During a recent visit arranged by Play on Philly and the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Sheku Kanneh-Mason answered some questions not only from schoolchildren but also from WRTI.

Superstar cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason spent a recent afternoon with young musicians, courtesy of Play On Philly and the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. He brought his instrument and some good advice.

A superstar cellist, an intrepid pianist, and a vocalist who's also one of our own. All in this week's Fanfare, from WRTI.

The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert on WRTI features two exciting soloists, British cello sensation Sheku Kanneh-Mason and South African soprano Pretty Yende, in a program of Haydn and Mahler, alongside a world premiere by Xi Wang.

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason speaks with NPR's Rachel Martin about growing up in a house filled with music, playing at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding and performing some of his favorite pieces.

December 28, 2020. You may know Sheku Kanneh-Mason, the young cellist who performed at the 2018 royal wedding, but did you know his six siblings also play…

April 6, 2020. It's spring, and time to celebrate new life in classical music. Sheku Kanneh-Mason, now famous for his performance in the May, 2018 Royal…

August 27, 2018. Nineteen-year old British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason has been riding a media wave since winning the BBC Young Musician competition in…