Cello, World
In the fall of 2019, Susanna joined forces with multi-genre cellist Devree Lewis, forming the world music duo Cello, World (formerly DS al Cello). Praised for their breadth of timbre and emotion, the two have captured audiences of all ages with their dynamic musicianship and light-hearted on-stage banter. They infuse their programs with original improvisatory arrangements of both traditional folk tunes and classical music works, taking their audiences on unique auditory adventures.
Cello, World has performed for live and virtual audiences both large and small. Notable programs include a series of interactive Sephardic music concerts and a featured segment on the new Virginia-based series Live from the Rug Shop. In 2020, their theme and variations based on the Turkish-Ladino melody “Avre Este Abajour” earned them an inaugural emerging artist grant from Emergent Seed, an organization devoted to supporting the careers of DC-based performers. Through Emergent Seed, Cello, World received mentorship from award-winning composer, producer, and musician Charlie Barnett, who described their playing as “absolutely stunning.” Emergent Seed also funded a live recording of their grant-winning composition with Blue House Productions in Silver Spring, MD.
Committed to community and educational outreach, Cello, World has developed interactive programs for audiences of all ages. Their highest priority is to engage their listeners in active learning and inspire others to think differently and creatively about music.
Cello, World has performed for live and virtual audiences both large and small. Notable programs include a series of interactive Sephardic music concerts and a featured segment on the new Virginia-based series Live from the Rug Shop. In 2020, their theme and variations based on the Turkish-Ladino melody “Avre Este Abajour” earned them an inaugural emerging artist grant from Emergent Seed, an organization devoted to supporting the careers of DC-based performers. Through Emergent Seed, Cello, World received mentorship from award-winning composer, producer, and musician Charlie Barnett, who described their playing as “absolutely stunning.” Emergent Seed also funded a live recording of their grant-winning composition with Blue House Productions in Silver Spring, MD.
Committed to community and educational outreach, Cello, World has developed interactive programs for audiences of all ages. Their highest priority is to engage their listeners in active learning and inspire others to think differently and creatively about music.
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