Maya Beiser Live

Soundcheck | Jul 22, 2010

Cellist Maya Beiser commissioned works by contemporary composers from Armenia, Kurdish Iran, Israel and the U.S. for her latest album, Provenance. She also tackled Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir.” We hear some of the results, as Beiser joins us for an in-studio performance.

Today's Playlist:

1. Tamar Muskal, "Mar De Leche"- Maya Beiser: Provenance

2. LIVE: Djivan Gasparyan, "Memories"

3. LIVE: Led Zeppelin, "Kashmir"

4. Doulgas Cuomo, "Only Breath"- Maya Beiser: Provenance

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