MayaFridman
Cellist · Singer · Composer
Everything comes together, as Fridman unites voice, bow and strings in a breathtaking fusion. That is what personality sounds like.
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Featured release
Ordo Ritualis (Black Edition)
March 21, 2025
In my life, there are rituals I read about in books, learned from someone, and created on my own. But there are also rituals in sound, sonic worlds that tell a story—about our time, about loss, about encounters with the unknown. This album, Ordo Ritualis, is a small collection of these rituals, created by incredible composers: Missy Mazzoli, Bryce Dessner, Martijn Padding, Fjóla Evans, Kaveh Vares, and Heather Pinkham.
Maya Fridman creates interdisciplinary performances that bring together music, ritual, composition and artistic research.
Prize-winning cellist, composer, singer-songwriter and creator Maya moves freely between classical, contemporary and alternative music. She develops projects that combine sound, story and symbolism into distinctive artistic experiences.
Inquisitive and adventurous by nature, Maya draws inspiration from a wide range of musical traditions, from classical repertoire to rock, electronic music and Middle Eastern influences. She channels this versatility into creator-led projects that explore themes of ritual, transformation and what it means to be human.
Blending cello, voice, electronics, movement and visuals, Maya creates immersive performances that invite reflection, imagination and new ways of experiencing music. Whether taking the stage as a soloist, collaborating with other artists, creating her own work or interpreting existing compositions, she invites audiences to encounter music in unexpected ways.
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