CLARA SHANDLER
SATURDAY, 21 September 2024 | DOORS AT 19:30, MUSIC FROM 20:00
Vancouver’s Clara Shandler performs under the modest moniker Sidewalk Cellist; but we think of her more as a scenic highway cellist. She’s a songwriter of haunting melodies which skate just to the romantic side of edgy, on which sit direct, socially resonant lyrics, and under which pulses deeply soulful playing. She also composes instrumental pieces which have a punky classical feel, eschewing the stark minimalism and dissonances of modernism while feeling absolutely contemporary. We first became captivated by her music years ago and are delighted to be welcoming her to Notional Space for a special sneak-peak, pre-release of her fourth full-length album, “Pacific Rain”.
About Clara
Clara Shandler was born into a musical family amidst the multi-cultural atmosphere of Vancouver, British Columbia. She grew up listening to music from all over the world and wishing to contribute to a better world. The cello was her ticket into rock bands, dance groups, operas, classical chamber ensembles and multi-cultural groups. She completed a Bachelor of Music Degree at the University of British Columbia in 2012 and has spent the time since teaching, performing, recording, writing, and collaborating in a number of different mediums – sharing her voice and her energy across Canada, Nepal, Cambodia, and Myanmar – however and wherever she can bring about positive change.
In September 2024 she will release her fourth full-length album. Click here to express your interest and to get a sneak peak of the music before the official release. She will be releasing sheet music arrangements of her songs for various ensembles; click here to see the first two songs arranged for cello duet and cello trio.
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