Strings Across Cultures: A Concert Featuring Mike Block & Hanneke Cassel

Strings Across Cultures features two exceptional musicians, Mike Block and Hanneke Cassel, blending innovation with tradition. Mike Block, a multi-style cellist and longtime member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, is known for his cross-cultural collaborations and has been praised for his “vital” playing by The New York Times. Hanneke Cassel, a renowned fiddler, merges Scottish traditions with Americana, delivering “exuberant and rhythmic” performances, as described by The Boston Globe. Together, they create a captivating evening of music that spans cultures and celebrates both tradition and creativity.

Mike Block - Cello

Hanneke Cassel - Violin

Beau Bledsoe - Guitar

Ezgi Karakus - Cello

Mark Lowrey - Piano

Andrew Stinson - Bass

John Currey - Percussion