Jonatha Brooke & The Cello Songs Project

511 Groveland,Minneapolis MN 55403

24 June, 2022

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Friday, June 24 | 7:30 pm in The Art Gallery at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church 511 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, MN Jonatha Brooke presents her original songs in a new sonic landscape of strings, percussion and voices, with arrangements by composer Adi Yeshaya and featuring the world premiere of his string quartet “Children’s Themes," performed by the STRINGenius Quartet. Hailed by Billboard as "one of the most gifted and unique artists of the decade," singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke performs a very special hometown concert with The Cello Songs Project -- a new collaboration with accomplished cellist and producer Rebecca Arons. Both Massachusetts transplants, these innovative, Minneapolis-based musicians have worked together since early workshops of Jonatha’s award-winning off-Broadway show My Mother Has Four Noses and went on to co-produce Jonatha's 2019 recording Imposter. Together they will present a program at The Art Gallery at Hennepin Avenue United Church (511 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis) that will include world premiere performances of Jonatha's poetic folk/pop songs as well as the debut of the new string quartet "Children's Theme" by composer Adi Yeshaya -- dedicated to the children of Ukraine. Adi has collaborated with Rebecca for over 20 years, arranging and recording instrumental tracks for artists such as Prince, Judith Hill, Rita Ora and many others. Together Jonatha, Rebecca, Adi & the Cello Songs Project Players have embarked on an exciting collaborative process workshopping new pieces and weaving together the artistic input of composer, arranger and performers alike. Joining them for this performance will be an amazing cast of musicians hailing from New York, Israel and Minneapolis, including the STRINGenius Quartet: Allison Ostrander (violin), Elise Meichels Parker (violin), Susan Janda (viola) and Rebecca Arons (cello) and world-renowned percussionist Benny Koonyevsky (Israel Philharmonic, Gloria Estefan, Vanessa Williams), jazz bassist Jeff Bailey (Minneosta Orchestra, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, James Carter, Chastity Brown), indie/pop vocalists Aby Wolf (Champagne Confetti, Dessa) and Linnea Mohn (Rogue Valley). The only Cello Songs Project show that will include this exact lineup and these exciting genre-bending world premieres, this is sure to be a unique musical performance appealing to a wide range of music fans. For more about The Cello Songs Project, please visit cellosongsproject.com. Please consider joining our mailing list by clicking here. ABOUT THE VENUE: Located across the street from the world-famous Walker Art Center, the Art Gallery at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church holds the religious paintings that were part of T.B. Walker's original collection and hosts special performances and community events. Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church is a reconciling congregation and are proud to welcome all persons. HAUMC activates its role as a legacy institution in Downtown Minneapolis to further a more just and equitable community, based in faith, dignity and love. More info about the church and its community programs at haumc.org.