✩ Ilya Yakushev and Thomas Mesa have made names for themselves as individual musicians, and are now combining their unique talents to create a powerhouse show with international flair. Yakushev, an accomplished pianist from Russia, is known for his musical pyrotechnics on the piano. Mesa, a Cuban-American cellist, is heralded as one of the most charismatic and engaging cellists of his generation. Their concert features a unique combination of musical selections, ranging from Beethoven to Joaquin Nin.