Joel Styzens: Resonance and Shannon Hayden

An evening of uplifting, contemporary classical music, solo and ensemble, featuring composer/musician Joel Styzens and cellist Shannon Hayden.This concert will also feature the talents of cellist Herine Coetzee Koschak, violinist Jinty McTavish, and saxophonist Amos Gillespie.__________Joel Styzens is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist and composer known for blending rhythmic Jazz influences with the texturally rich and dynamic emotion of Classical and World Music, creating Neo-Classical pieces that invite listeners to pause, reflect, and find solace in inspiring and evocative compositions.His newest album, Resonance, was named a Top 10 contemporary album of 2023 by The Guardian. The BBC calls it open-hearted and NPR says, Phenomenal music.__________Hayden is a one-woman orchestra! - New York Daily MagazineInnovative performer Shannon Hayden has carved a distinctive niche in the music world, touring globally for over a decade with her unique setup: a 19th-century cello enhanced by modern amplification and electronic modifications. Her sound, deeply rooted in classical music, has been equally shaped by a lifelong passion for experimental soundscapes. Raised on an off-grid farm, she defies musical norms, blending ethereal vocals and intricate strings. Trained by legends like Starker and Parisot, her music fuses analog warmth with digital edge, offering audiences a transformative, groundbreaking experience.