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 known for his cross-cultural collaborations, 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’ll 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