Arlen Hlusko

Hailed for her “sublime cello prowess” (Take Effect) and “absorbing originality” (Gramophone), internationally acclaimed cellist Arlen Hlusko has performed extensively across North & South Americas, Asia, and Europe. Arlen has performed solo recitals across 3 continents, is the current Artist-in-Residence at Grace Farms, and cellist of the Bang on a Can All-Stars. She performs with ensembles including The Knights, Dolce Suono Ensemble, and Manhattan Chamber Players, and is a recent alumna of the Curtis Institute of Music and Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect. She is “capable of playing with great delicacy but also fearlessness; regardless of the character of the material, she executes it with authority and conviction [...] and open-hearted expression is present throughout” (Textura).

Interested in a wide array of music, Arlen has collaborated closely with artists including Jordi Savall, Midori, Meredith Monk, Jacob Collier, and David Byrne, and is a GRAMMY-award winner for her collaboration with The Crossing. She has performed as soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, BBC Concert Orchestra, and the Calgary Philharmonic, among others, and is a regular at chamber music festivals including Spoleto USA, Tippet Rise, Bay Chamber, Rockport Music, and Music from Angel Fire. Committed to connecting with and serving her community through music, Arlen is the founding director of Philadelphia Performances for Autism, and is involved with numerous communities, including Carnegie Hall’s “Musical Connections” at Sing Sing Correctional Facility.