Bach, Ragas & Jazz
The Bach, Ragas & Jazz Project, 2025 consists of unique combinations of works that transcend cultural boundaries and juxtapose J.S. Bach' s Suites for solo cello with the mystical Raga-inspired compositions of Shirish Korde, and reimagined Jazz masterpieces by legendary performers such as Billie Holiday and Eric Dolphy. These unique immersive programs transcend cultural, and stylistic boundaries while providing unique musical experiences, drawing on Global cultures old and new , East and West, improvised and composed .
The central questions of how music moves and connects us - it's mysterious magnetism and power to affect us on so many levels - has led cellist Jan Müller-Szeraws’ musical journey from his native Chile over Europe to the United States, exploring them in their many forms as a performer and teacher. He is acclaimed for compelling interpretations of masterworks of the traditional cello repertoire as well as championing the music of numerous contemporary composers including: John Harbison, Gunther Schuller, Chou Wen-Chung, Bernard Hoffer, Shirish Korde, Osvaldo Golijov, Peter Child, Marjorie Merryman, Thomas Oboe Lee, David Sanford, Tania León and Vijay Iyer.
Shirish Korde is celebrated for “integrating and synthesizing music of diverse cultures into breathtaking works of complex expressive layers.” – Musical America.
His music is influenced by diverse world music traditions ranging from the throat singers of Tuva and the ancient Vedic chants of India, to the shimmering colors of the Balinese Gong Kebyar Gamelan orchestra. His distinctive music is performed throughout the United States and Europe.
Sample program:
S. Korde: Alap from “Lalit for Cello and Tabla”
S. Korde: “God Bless The Child” after Eric Dolphy and Billie Holiday.
J.S. Bach: Suite no.3 in C Major, BWV 1009
The Bach, Ragas & Jazz Project, 2025 consists of unique combinations of works that transcend cultural boundaries and juxtapose J.S. Bach' s Suites for solo cello with the mystical Raga-inspired compositions of Shirish Korde, and reimagined Jazz masterpieces by legendary performers such as Billie Holiday and Eric Dolphy. These unique immersive programs transcend cultural, and stylistic boundaries while providing unique musical experiences, drawing on Global cultures old and new , East and West, improvised and composed .
The central questions of how music moves and connects us - it's mysterious magnetism and power to affect us on so many levels - has led cellist Jan Müller-Szeraws’ musical journey from his native Chile over Europe to the United States, exploring them in their many forms as a performer and teacher. He is acclaimed for compelling interpretations of masterworks of the traditional cello repertoire as well as championing the music of numerous contemporary composers including: John Harbison, Gunther Schuller, Chou Wen-Chung, Bernard Hoffer, Shirish Korde, Osvaldo Golijov, Peter Child, Marjorie Merryman, Thomas Oboe Lee, David Sanford, Tania León and Vijay Iyer.
Shirish Korde is celebrated for “integrating and synthesizing music of diverse cultures into breathtaking works of complex expressive layers.” – Musical America.
His music is influenced by diverse world music traditions ranging from the throat singers of Tuva and the ancient Vedic chants of India, to the shimmering colors of the Balinese Gong Kebyar Gamelan orchestra. His distinctive music is performed throughout the United States and Europe.
Sample program:
S. Korde: Alap from “Lalit for Cello and Tabla”
S. Korde: “God Bless The Child” after Eric Dolphy and Billie Holiday.
J.S. Bach: Suite no.3 in C Major, BWV 1009