Friday November 1 * 7pm * $10-25 * TICKETS
Join us for a very special evening of duo collaborations - Kimia Hesabi (viola) and Erin Snedecor (cello), and Abdulrahmann (live calligraphy) with guest musician tbd - in conjunction with the opening of visual art exhibitions by Abdulrahman Naanseh, Mei Mei Chang, and J.S. Adams.
En Route is a dynamic string ensemble that moves seamlessly through music of all kinds—old and new, in both expansive and intimate forms, and everything in between. It is built on a shared passion for the unique sound of strings, evoking nostalgia, joy, and heartache all at once. Each performance by En Route is a carefully crafted journey, designed to stir emotions and tell stories—stories that feel both ancient and new, distant yet intimately familiar. At its core, En Route is a meeting place of cultures and identities, a community that comes together to celebrate the diversity and beauty of the string repertoire and the people who create it.
viola: Kimia Hesabi
cello: Erin Murphy Snedecor
1- Chorale Pointing Downwards, by Nico Muhly
2- Ellegy by Sahba Aminikia
3- Two Pieces for viola and cello by Rebecca Clarke
4- Yourself, the Organism by Erin Murphy Snedecor
Abdulrahman Naanseh - Passionately delving into the abstraction of thoughts and emotions through captivating symbols, I'm a devoted calligrapher. My main focus is innovating Arabic lettering techniques. I also aspire to explore modern expressions in calligraphy, sharing my experiences as a Syrian artist to bridge cultures through compelling compositions. Breaking from classical norms, I embrace contemporary approaches, infusing letters with cultural and human meanings. Using unique color combinations with organic inks, I explore themes dynamically. In my ongoing quest for modern ways to articulate ideas, I delve into life, humanity, and responses to adversity as an artist provoking new perspectives.