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Primitivity (The Kennedy Center)

Primitivity

Primitivity is a cello and percussion ensemble from Washington D.C. that blends elements of classical and heavy metal music into a new genre called cello rock.  Cellist Loren Westbrook-Fritts, Artist in Residence at Strathmore Music Hall 2010, composes the music and provides the leads.  Cellists David Teie of the National Symphony, Kristin Ostling of the Baltimore Symphony, and Mauricio Betanzo of the Maryland Symphony all shred out intense riffs and harmonies.

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Primitivity 4/11/10: Primitivity

The DC quintet, including NSO cellist David Teie, blends elements of classical and heavy metal music—cello rock—specializing in the music of Megadeth, Apocalyptica, and Metallica, as well as its own original compositions in an undeniably unique concert program. A Strathmore Artist-in-Residence.

Primitivity

The DC quintet, including NSO cellist David Teie, blends elements of classical and heavy metal music—cello rock—specializing in the music of Megadeth, Apocalyptica, and Metallica, as well as its own original compositions in an undeniably unique concert program. A Strathmore Artist-in-Residence.

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