Madeleine Shapiro -- Voices...20th Century Cello


American cellist Madeleine Shapiro offers Voices, a multimedia evening featuring an exciting mixture of recent works for solo cello introduced by spoken commentary by the composers. Hear music by composers of four continents, and hear them explain their works in their own voices. "plenty to admire...how cellist Madeleine Shapiro could change in an instant from vehement dashes and snapping pizzicato to hushed floating velvet..." -- The City Paper, Baltimore, MD "The most impressive work was 'Elegy: Snow in June,' a concerto for cello and four percussionists. Madeleine Shapiro played the cello part with great INTENSITY, admirably holding her own against the percussion battery." -- The New York Times "I admire Madeleine Shapiro's musicianship and her ability to work with others..." -- John Cage Madeleine Shapiro also directs the contemporary music ensemble,

American cellist Madeleine Shapiro offers Voices, a multimedia evening featuring an exciting mixture of recent works for solo cello introduced by spoken commentary by the composers. Hear music by composers of four continents, and hear them explain their works in their own voices.

"plenty to admire...how cellist Madeleine Shapiro could change in an instant from vehement dashes and snapping pizzicato to hushed floating velvet..."

-- The City Paper, Baltimore, MD

"The most impressive work was 'Elegy: Snow in June,' a concerto for cello and four percussionists. Madeleine Shapiro played the cello part with great INTENSITY, admirably holding her own against the percussion battery."
-- The New York Times

"I admire Madeleine Shapiro's musicianship and her ability to work with others..."
-- John Cage

Madeleine Shapiro also directs the contemporary music ensemble,