The cello sonata of Elliott Carter, a landmark composition for its time (1948), remains a major cornerstone in today’s repertoire.

Beethoven’s great D Major sonata, the sultry Grand Tango by Piazzolla and Chopin’s effervescent Polonaise brillante, op. 3 round out a program in which cellist Evelyn Elsing is joined by her longtime friend and UMD alumna, pianist Colette Valentine.