PVD
CELLO
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Upcoming Events
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​​2026 PVD Cello Fest! May 8th and May 9th, Providence
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Friday May 8th, AS220 Main Stage
115 Empire St, Providence, RI 02903
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7:30
Jake Sokolov-Gonzalez, Eden Rayz, Prior Panic, EDT, and Chris Tate will perform original songs, jazz, experimental and improvised music.
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Saturday May 9th, Providence Public Library
150 Empire St, Providence, RI 02903
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10 am - 11:30 pm
Fundamentals of Arabic Maqam on String Instruments with 2026 guest artist Naseem Alatrash, Grammy nominee and composer (alatrashmusic.com)
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1-2 pm
Old-time jam with Sammy Wetstein, open to the public
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11:30- 3:30 pm
Performances featuring Rob Bethal, Sophie Chang, James Perreta, Esther Rogers & Roseminna Watson, and Sammy Wetstein. The day culminates in a performance of pop, jazz, and original tunes by Tom Swafford’s string group, String Power!
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Saturday May 9th, Community MusicWorks
1326 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02909
7:30
Cello Fest concludes with a performance featuring Grammy nominated cellist and composer Naseem Alatrash and percussionist Tareq Rantisi. Naseem will be presenting music from his latest Album "Bright Colors on a Dark Canvas, as well as various selections of compositions from the Arab music tradition.
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PVD CELLO FEST to return
May 8th and May 9th!
Logo by Carolyn Marsden
ABOUT US
Started in February 2020, PVD Cello Fest is an event committed to enriching the music scene in Providence by presenting concerts and educational workshops that celebrate the versatility of the cello. By hosting concerts in different types of venues and showcasing the instrument in many different styles and genres, PVD Cello Fest aims to build new connections within the community and foster curiosity about what is possible on the cello.
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2023 Guest Artist Jake Charkey presents a Hindustani music workshop to the community at the Providence Public Library
2026 Sponsors
Rhode Island State Council of the Arts
2025 Sponsors
134 Collaborative
Providence Public Library
DWRI Letterpress
Iyengar Yoga Source
Coffee Exchange​
Providence Athenaeum​
2024 Sponsors
134 Collaborative
Providence Public Library
DWRI Letterpress
Iyengar Yoga Source
Coffee Exchange​
​Olive del Mondo
2023 sponsors
Rhode Island State Council for the Arts
Providence Public Library
134 Collaborative
2022 sponsors
Nice Slice Modern Love Olive del Mondo
Moniker Brewery Armand Aromin Farmacy Herbs
Hudson Street Deli Jay Thrasher Small Point Cafe
Bolt Coffee Company Armageddon Records
Adler's Design Center and Hardware Iyengar Yoga Source
Root and Bloom Acupuncture Yoleni's
Jephry's Plant Shop Knead Doughnuts
Stock Culinary Goods Kreatelier
Lily's Ladle Riff Raff Bookstore
PVD Bike Collective Jordan's Jungle
Providence Athenaeum Nature Island Botanicals