Allan Steele
Cello
A cellist appearing with the Fort Worth Symphony for a world premiere concerto.
In short
Allan Steele is a cellist scheduled to perform as soloist with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in May 2027, taking on the world premiere of a new cello concerto by Christopher Theofanidis alongside orchestral works by Ravel. Beyond this engagement, no verified biographical details are available.
What to listen for
This program centers on a new cello concerto by Christopher Theofanidis, receiving its world premiere, which means listeners will hear the piece for the first time anywhere, with no prior recordings to compare it to. The soloist will need to carry an unfamiliar work with no established performance tradition to lean on. The rest of the evening surrounds that premiere with Ravel: the gentle, storybook-like orchestral suite Ma mère l'oye ("Mother Goose"), the elegant dance sequence 8 Valses nobles et sentimentales, and the shimmering second suite from the ballet Daphnis et Chloé, known for its sunrise scene and swirling finale. Expect a program that pairs the color and polish of French orchestral writing with the risk and freshness of a brand-new solo voice.
Written by OrchestraFinder, reviewed September 2026.