Book of Angels

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Maya Fridman (cello, vocals)
Garth Knox (viola d’amore, viola, fiddle)
Soheil Shayesteh (kamancheh, live electronics, visuals)
Jacobus Thiele (percussion)

Maya Fridman and Garth Knox lead a dynamic quartet, enriched by Soheil Shayesteh's kamancheh mastery (embed with live electronics and audio-reactive visuals, alongside Jacobus Thiele on percussion. The quartet invites the audience to explore a rich and diverse musical landscape of the Book of Angels, composed by the renowned New York composer John Zorn. Zorn's compositions, grounded in traditional Jewish culture and ancient Middle Eastern melodies, along with the improvisations and original works of the four accomplished musicians, create a captivating crossover experience that seamlessly connects different styles and genres.