Long known as a driving force in the creation of new cello repertoire for the 21st century, Inbal Segev continues her 2024–25 season this winter and spring collaborating with conductor Leonard Slatkin for performances of Mark Adamo’s new cello concerto, titled Last Year, with both the Nashville Symphony (Feb 28; March 2) and Las Vegas Philharmonic (March 15). In May she plays Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with the West Michigan Symphony led by Scott Speck (May 9) before giving the U.S. premiere of her own Trio for Cello, Clarinet, and Piano the following night, along with music of Bach, Debussy, and Prokofiev (May 10). This follows the premiere earlier this season of Segev’s Trio for Viola, Clarinet, and Piano by contemporary music ensemble counter)induction.

Spring also sees the cellist perform in the “Wonders We Carry Inside” Gala, an evening of music honoring the mystical beauty of Persian culture and the power of women, both past and present, to shape history. Curated by Iranian American composer Gity Razaz, the evening also features Iranian composer Sahba Aminikia, composer and kamancheh player Niloufar Shiri, and musicians of the San Diego Symphony. Segev will perform a piece she herself commissioned from Razaz in 2015: Legend of Sigh (March 20). Looking ahead to the summer, Segev will be artist-in-residence at the Grant Park Music Festival from July 9–16, with events including orchestral performances, recitals, and a masterclass.