Name: Celloman Presents: Cello Moods & Broods
Start: 2025-12-20T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-20T21:30:00+00:00
Location: 2A Eastern Esplanade, CT9 2LB, Margate, Kent

Celloman presents his new album: Cello Moods & Broods.
The album, released in December 2023, contains a collection of beautifully melodic
original compositions for Cello duo, trio and quartet and is:
“...a fine reminder of the emotional power of the cello” - All About Jazz
This Entertaining and informative solo cello show is split into two halves.
The first half discusses, through played examples, the changing role of the cello in
history from a bass instrument to a melodic instrument.
The cello is then introduced as a harmonic instrument, much like the guitar, through
a new style of cello playing called Arpezzato, a combination of the words ‘Arpeggio’
and ‘Pizzicato’.
Playing examples taken from his solo cello album: Arpezzato Cello, Ivan uses finger
techniques imported from the world of Pop/Rock, Blues, and Jazz, including:
‘hammer-on’, ‘hammer-off’, ‘slide’, ‘pop’, ‘slap’, ‘strum’, and ‘Walking bass’.
The second half builds on those same compositions through the addition of bowed
melody and harmony as Ivan performs pieces from Cello Moods & Broods together
with virtual versions of himself.
Duration: 2 x 50 mins with an Interval
Biog
Celloman is the artist name of cellist Ivan Hussey.
The project began in 2001 with the release of Aquador. Since then, Celloman has released a further 8 albums.
The most recent release, Cello Moods & Broods, showcases the beauty and depth of the cello as both a harmonic instrument and a melodic instrument.
Celloman has gained a fine reputation for both their CDs and live shows, with a sound that has proven to be unique. A blend of Middle Eastern and African rhythms with Eastern and Western classically inspired melodies,
Under the various line-ups of electric band, string trio, and solo cello, Celloman has performed extensively around the UK, including at Womad, Beautiful Days, and four consecutive years at Glastonbury Festival. They have performed internationally in Serbia, Abu Dhabi, Spain, Zanzibar, and Singapore.
Cellist Ivan Hussey was invited to perform at the International Cello Festival in Belgrade and twice at Beyond Cello for the London Cello Society.
As a session cellist, Ivan has played on over 300 albums with artists such as Mick Jagger, Soul II Soul, Incognito, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Jay Z, The Lighthouse Family, Da Lata, Tom Jones, Take That, and Annie Lennox, amongst others. He has toured with: Duran Duran, Gabrielle, Snow Patrol, Natacha Atlas, Smoke City, Shaun Escoffrey, and many others.
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