Maya Beiser
Cellist and founding member of the Bang on a Can All-Stars, building multitracked, amplified cello pieces that run from new commissioned works to reworked rock classics.
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About Maya Beiser
Maya Beiser has spent her career commissioning and premiering new music for the cello, much of it written specifically for her. Steve Reich composed Cello Counterpoint for her, and David Lang wrote World to Come, a piece for cello and multiple prerecorded cello lines that suits her layered way of working.
Her 2012 album Uncovered, made with Evan Ziporyn, rearranged rock songs by bands including Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd for amplified, overdubbed cello. On stage she often performs against her own recorded parts, with lighting and video built into the presentation, so that a solo concert can sound like a full ensemble.
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Questions about Maya Beiser
What festivals is Maya Beiser playing in 2027?
Maya Beiser is booked at 1 festival we cover: Big Ears 2027.
Is Maya Beiser playing Big Ears 2027?
Yes, Maya Beiser is on the Big Ears 2027 lineup, April 1–4, 2027 at Downtown Knoxville, TN.
What kind of music does Maya Beiser play?
Maya Beiser plays classical.