The AxialAge Ensemble represents an exciting

new direction in both contemporary music and multi-media performance.

The convergence of Cello ,

Persian Santoor

and

Percussion

in this dynamic setting manifests a fascinating multi-cultural, musical landscape.

 

 

 

Incorporating elements of jazz, classical, trance and world music, these versatile musicians have charted fertile new ground and fashioned an innovative and compelling musical vocabulary.

Michael Terati -

santoor & percussion

Josh Aerie -

acoustic & electric cello

Jonathan Hess - marimba & percussion
Text Box: The listener will find AxialAge a sonic experience that is both exotic and curiously familiar. East blending with the West… This Twin Cities-based trio was conceived in 2006 by composer and instrumentalist Michael Terati as a live-performing ensemble - exploring both original film music and contemporary chamber works. The trio is anchored by the dynamic voices of Josh Aerie on cello and Jonathan Hess on percussion, both accomplished instrumentalists in their own right. There is a sense of adventure that is immediately evident in the music of AxialAge, in that much of the work is derived and developed from improvisation. Each of the members of the ensemble brings his own musical spirit, experience, and ideas that contribute a vital personal voice to the trio and to the compositions themselves. The music itself is challenging; aggressive yet soulful, drawing from a deep well of inspiration and a wealth of seminal material from notable composers. In live performance, AxialAge expands upon the musical envelop by incorporating striking visual elements, including projections and film. In its premiere work, “Music for the End of Time,” the ensemble is provided visual accompaniment by the stunning film imagery of renowned filmmaker Jila Nikpay. The AxialAge Ensemble creates very new music that brings the audience to places they have never been. This trio challenges the basic notion of what music is truly about and what its purpose is … for the musicians and audience alike. Text Box: Home | About AxialAge | Concert Schedule | Music | Press | Photos | Contact & Booking