Tommy Mesa & Olga Kern
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Time: Fri., 2pm and 7pm
Venue: SECU Auditorium, Raleigh
Price: $23-$31
Category: Music
Internationally celebrated artists Tommy Mesa and Olga Kern join forces for a rare cello-and-piano recital filled with expressive depth, dazzling technique, and commanding stage presence. Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa, recipient of the 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant, has performed with many of the nation’s leading orchestras and is known for his emotionally direct performances. Russian-American pianist and Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medalist Olga Kern is recognized worldwide for her brilliance, power, and deeply musical interpretations. Presented as part of the North Carolina Museum of Art’s Sights & Sounds on Sundays series.
