Shiv'a

“Indelible memories can also result in enduring melodies, as is the case with Shiv’a […] the wordless undertaking is a powerful evocation of loss.״
– Alex Varty, MusicWorks Magazine

Inspired by Jewish and Buddhist traditions, Shiv’a reflects on the process of mourning. This instrumental composition by Ayelet Rose Gottlieb, is performed by a stellar group of musicians: the renowned string quartet known as ETHEL and percussionist Satoshi Takeishi.

Shiv’a is released as a limited edition LP that includes a bonus track. Original artwork courtesy Noa Charuvi. Record label: 482music

Musicians:
Satoshi Takeishi (percussion)
ETHEL: Cornelius Dufallo (violin), Jennifer Choi (violin), Ralph Farris (viola), Dorothy Lawson (cello)

Side B guest performers:
Ayelet Rose Gottlieb (voice), Anat Fort (piano), Sean Conly (contrabass)

VIDEO GALLERY

PHOTO GALLERY

: Rehearing at the Armory, NYC, photo by Jessie Winter

: Dorothy Lawson, photo by Jessie Winter

: Cornelius Duffalo, Photo by Jessie Winters

: Jennifer Choi, photo by Jessie Winter

: Satoshi Takeishi, Photo by Jessie Winters

: Ralph Farris, Photo by Jessie Winter

: Photo by Jessie Winter

“Ayelet has composed a deeply heartfelt piece for ETHEL and percussionist Satoshi Takeishi entitled Shiv’a . We’ve been developing Shiv’a for over a year now, and recently recorded it. Ayelet’s style combines tuneful folk influences with moments of abstract improvisation.”
– Cornelius Duffalo, Interview with Ayelet for Sequenza21