Hailed by The Times as a “remarkable cellist”, Kian Soltani’s playing is characterised by a depth of expression, sense of individuality and technical mastery, alongside a charismatic stage presence and ability to create an immediate emotional connection with his audience. He is now invited by the world’s leading orchestras, conductors and recital promoters, propelling him from rising star to one of the most talked about cellists performing today. In the 2024/25 season, Kian Soltani makes several returns including with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and Lahav Shani, the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, Frankfurt Radio Symphony and Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. In 2017, Soltani signed an exclusive recording contract with Deutsche Grammophon and his first disc Home, comprising works for cello and piano by Schubert, Schumann and Reza Vali, was released to international acclaim in 2018. He recently won Innovative Listening Experience Award at the coveted Opus Klassic Awards 2022 for his Cello Unlimited album. He plays “The London, ex Boccherini” Antonio Stradivari cello, kindly loaned to him by a generous sponsor through the Beares International Violin Society.