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EXCLUSIVE: Classicalite Q&A with Cellist Maya Beiser on 'Uncovering' Floyd, Zeppelin, AC/DC, Nirvana and Howlin' Wolf
Be it the Bang on a Can All-Stars or Pink Floyd or even Howlin' Wolf, multi-talented cellist Maya Beiser is not only transforming the way classical music is heard, she's also changing how it's being interpreted. Curious about Beiser's latest cello experiences, we chatted with her via email. Here, just a few days before her gig at (Le) Poisson Rouge, are Beiser's explanations on making a love child with classic rock and classical cello. She calls it 'Uncovered' (Innova Records). Classicalite's Five Best: Ice Bucket Challenges for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Charity [VIDEO]
From tenors to violinists, all of them getting iced... It took a while to get to the classical music community, but it has well and truly hit now. As these attest, here are Classicalite's Five Best vids for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.