Qanun & Cello – Dialogues Without Borders
Cellqanino is the meeting point of two worlds: the shimmering resonance of the qanun and the deep, earthy voice of the cello. This unique duo, formed by qanun virtuoso Eleanna Pitsikaki and cellist Christopher Herrmann, blends traditions and timbres into something entirely its own — intimate, cinematic, and borderless.
Bringing together sounds from the Eastern Mediterranean, classical and contemporary Western music, and elements of improvisation, Cellqanino creates musical conversations that are both rooted and radically free.
With backgrounds in transcultural performance, chamber music, and experimental composition, Eleanna and Christopher explore what happens when two string instruments — with vastly different histories — begin to speak a shared, new language.
Their performances range from haunting reinterpretations of traditional melodies to original compositions that stretch the boundaries of genre and geography.
Cellqanino is not just a duet. It’s a sound journey — minimal, emotional, and deeply human.
