When we found out Mischa Maisky would be performing Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto in A minor live in Singapore, my family booked tickets immediately. We had watched his YouTube recording of the piece countless times, especially with my younger brother learning the cello. Hearing Maisky live, with his rich tone and spontaneous phrasing, made the music feel completely new. From the concert hall to the autograph line, it was a night we will always remember.