Bryan Cheng

Cello

A young Canadian cellist appearing with Memphis Symphony in a program built around Tchaikovsky.

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In short

Bryan Cheng is a cellist scheduled to appear as soloist with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra in September 2026. The catalogued program pairs a new orchestral work by Patterson and a pipa concerto by Bates with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, though the cello's specific solo repertoire for these dates is not specified in our listing.

What to listen for

Based on the listed program, listeners can expect an evening built around contrasts. The concert opens with "Traffic at Tom Lee Park" from Patterson's Postcards from River City, a short orchestral portrait tied to a specific Memphis location. Bates's Pipa Concerto follows, a piece that places the plucked Chinese lute against the modern orchestra, creating a dialogue between two very different string textures. The program's weight falls on Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, a large four-movement work known for its opening brass fanfare that returns at moments of high tension, and a finale built on a swirling folk-tune theme. Our listing does not specify what cello concerto, if any, the soloist performs alongside this repertoire, so listeners should consult venue materials for the exact solo work.

Written by OrchestraFinder, reviewed September 2026.