An international friendship built on music

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Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca and French cellist Vincent Segal had known about each other for years, traveling in similar music circles and concert halls. But they never really had the chance to forge their own connection. Fonseca made the first move, suggesting they start playing music together. The result is both a friendship and an album: “Nuit Parisienne à la Havane.” Host Carolyn Beeler has the details.

This story originally aired on Feb. 18, 2026.