Praised for their breadth of timbre and emotion, Cello, World (Devree Lewis and Susanna Mendlow) has captured audiences of all ages. Their dynamic musicianship and light-hearted on-stage banter create an unforgettable listening experience. Cello, World infuse their programs with original improvisatory arrangements of multiple musical genres, taking their audiences on unique auditory adventures. Their unusual instrumentation of two cellos and occasional vocals creates a rare and striking sound.

Cello, World has performed for live and virtual audiences both large and small. Notable programs include a series of interactive Sephardic music concerts and a featured segment on the new Virginia-based series Live from the Rug Shop. In 2020, their theme and variations based on the Turkish-Ladino melody “Avre Este Abajour” earned them an inaugural emerging artist grant from Emergent Seed, an organization devoted to supporting the careers of DC-based performers. Through Emergent Seed, Cello, World received mentorship from award-winning composer, producer, and musician Charlie Barnett, who described their playing as “absolutely stunning.” Emergent Seed also funded a live recording of their grant-winning composition with Blue House Productions in Silver Spring, MD.

Committed to community and educational outreach, Cello, World has developed interactive programs for audiences of all ages. Their highest priority is engaging listeners in active learning and inspire others to think differently and creatively about music.

The members of Cello, World perform a wide range of musical styles, including classical, tango, pop, metal, and experimental jazz. They both have toured extensively, including visits to Continental Europe, South and Central America, and Central Asia. Their individual explorations of non-classical music styles led them to develop skills in improvisation, arranging, and composition; Cello, World’s inevitable partnership resulted from a conglomeration of overlapping passions.

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