REVIEWS
"It's hard to classify this adventurous contemporary violinist's style. She draws from her classical training as well as non-Western musical traditions for ruminative freestyle tunes with a thoughtful perspective." - Karen Campbell, "The Boston Globe"
"This CD [When Way Opens: Live Improvisations] is a great contribution to the tradition of solo improv on the violin. Yael Bat-Shimon creates a multicolored sound-world that draws people into a very intense awareness. I also appreciate her willingness and ability to stretch the listener's attention out over a period of time, and reel them in slowly." - Stephen Nachmanovitch, Free Play: Improvisation in Life And Art
"The online album titled Improvisations 05.04.08...is an exquisite 32 minutes of solo violin. Much of Bat-Shimon’s improvising is based on Jewish traditional music so there is a slightly folksy and very lyrical quality to her music. This is an album you will want to hear over and over to catch all the subtleties." - Marvin Vernon, "Free Albums Galore"
"I am very fortunate this time to present to you the violin improvisations of Yael Bat-Shimon, with fiery interpretations of European and American folk traditions squarely anchored on her classical training. Just as Kandinsky attributed the creation of his abstract Compositions to hearing musical tones and chords, Yael reverses the process, with 'Hommage to Kandinsky', by creating tonal layers and spiritual resonance with her strings, which evoke the structure of linear and geometric abstract patterns."- Ricardo Fernandez, "Zingology"
THANKS
"Yael, I just wanted to personally thank you for sharing your music with us at last night’s event. You play beautifully and your choice of music blended so well with the artwork and the spirit of the event. You are very gifted and we were blessed to have you share that gift with us." - Nancy London, Development Director of Medicine Wheel Productions
"Yael, always a pleasure and an honor to work with you. It is mind-blowing to witness the talent and spirit you bring to ReVISION. I just want to thank you again for making the show and I look forward to working together again." - Mark H. Rooney, Former Artistic Director of Odaiko New England
"Yael, thanks for the amazing performance. Everyone's raving about you!" - Juni Kobayashi, Artistic Director of Odaiko New England
"Yael, Wow! Thank you for going on this crazy adventure in dance with me! Your fearlessness, attention, infatuation, adoration, precision and zeal are only a few of the assets I had the pleasure of experiencing. This life is certainly crazy with twists and turns--I am so lucky that one of them led me to you. Much love and appreciation for your quick and hard work!" - Emily Beattie, Artistic Director, E. Beattie Dance Project
"Dear Yael, it's so great to have you on our stage! You are the perfect voice." - Marshall Hughes, Co-Founder of Roxbury Repertory Theatre
"Dear Yael, where do I start? I feel so lucky and so blessed to have met you and to work with you. You are so spectacularly talented and generous with your gift. I can't wait to do it again." - Andrea Cheatham, Artistic Director of Andrea Cheatham Dance
"Dear Yael, a token of my appreciation for the spirit and talent you brought to our rehearsals. Your music fulfilled the intention of the piece in a magical and exciting way and I feel honored to have worked with you." - Maren Falck, Member of Andrea Cheatham Dance
"Yael, Thanks for the beautiful music and all the work you have put in. You made 'Angles' come alive. Thanks!"
"Yael, thank you so much for your beautiful contribution to this piece. I hope we can work together soon." - Eryn Schon and Rebecca Levy, Co-Artistic Directors of B.E. Productions Dance Company of Los Angeles
"It's hard to classify this adventurous contemporary violinist's style. She draws from her classical training as well as non-Western musical traditions for ruminative freestyle tunes with a thoughtful perspective." - Karen Campbell, "The Boston Globe"
"This CD [When Way Opens: Live Improvisations] is a great contribution to the tradition of solo improv on the violin. Yael Bat-Shimon creates a multicolored sound-world that draws people into a very intense awareness. I also appreciate her willingness and ability to stretch the listener's attention out over a period of time, and reel them in slowly." - Stephen Nachmanovitch, Free Play: Improvisation in Life And Art
"The online album titled Improvisations 05.04.08...is an exquisite 32 minutes of solo violin. Much of Bat-Shimon’s improvising is based on Jewish traditional music so there is a slightly folksy and very lyrical quality to her music. This is an album you will want to hear over and over to catch all the subtleties." - Marvin Vernon, "Free Albums Galore"
"I am very fortunate this time to present to you the violin improvisations of Yael Bat-Shimon, with fiery interpretations of European and American folk traditions squarely anchored on her classical training. Just as Kandinsky attributed the creation of his abstract Compositions to hearing musical tones and chords, Yael reverses the process, with 'Hommage to Kandinsky', by creating tonal layers and spiritual resonance with her strings, which evoke the structure of linear and geometric abstract patterns."- Ricardo Fernandez, "Zingology"
THANKS
"Yael, I just wanted to personally thank you for sharing your music with us at last night’s event. You play beautifully and your choice of music blended so well with the artwork and the spirit of the event. You are very gifted and we were blessed to have you share that gift with us." - Nancy London, Development Director of Medicine Wheel Productions
"Yael, always a pleasure and an honor to work with you. It is mind-blowing to witness the talent and spirit you bring to ReVISION. I just want to thank you again for making the show and I look forward to working together again." - Mark H. Rooney, Former Artistic Director of Odaiko New England
"Yael, thanks for the amazing performance. Everyone's raving about you!" - Juni Kobayashi, Artistic Director of Odaiko New England
"Yael, Wow! Thank you for going on this crazy adventure in dance with me! Your fearlessness, attention, infatuation, adoration, precision and zeal are only a few of the assets I had the pleasure of experiencing. This life is certainly crazy with twists and turns--I am so lucky that one of them led me to you. Much love and appreciation for your quick and hard work!" - Emily Beattie, Artistic Director, E. Beattie Dance Project
"Dear Yael, it's so great to have you on our stage! You are the perfect voice." - Marshall Hughes, Co-Founder of Roxbury Repertory Theatre
"Dear Yael, where do I start? I feel so lucky and so blessed to have met you and to work with you. You are so spectacularly talented and generous with your gift. I can't wait to do it again." - Andrea Cheatham, Artistic Director of Andrea Cheatham Dance
"Dear Yael, a token of my appreciation for the spirit and talent you brought to our rehearsals. Your music fulfilled the intention of the piece in a magical and exciting way and I feel honored to have worked with you." - Maren Falck, Member of Andrea Cheatham Dance
"Yael, Thanks for the beautiful music and all the work you have put in. You made 'Angles' come alive. Thanks!"
"Yael, thank you so much for your beautiful contribution to this piece. I hope we can work together soon." - Eryn Schon and Rebecca Levy, Co-Artistic Directors of B.E. Productions Dance Company of Los Angeles
