Ian Maksin in Sedona: “Healing Cello”

One-Man Cello Orchestra, Ian Maksin, Unites Audiences Through Soul-Stirring Concerts Across the U.S. This Winter

Renowned cellist, vocalist, and composer Ian Maksin is embarking on a winter tour bringing his thrilling fusion of classical and world music across the United States. Known as a “One-Man Orchestra,” Maksin captivates audiences by transforming his cello into an entire symphonic experience, performing original works and folk/traditional songs in nearly 40 languages. With every performance, Maksin shares his belief in the power of music to transcend boundaries and unite people across cultures. Concertgoers of all ages praise these culturally rich events, for the cathartic and deeply resonant impact.

“I believe that music is one of the most powerful and unifying forces in the world, capable of healing, inspiring, bringing people together, and fostering peace,” Maksin shares. “Through my cello, I hope to share that belief and, perhaps, bring a bit more understanding into the world.”

Drawing on a vast array of influences, blending elements from different genres and traditional music that he’s studied worldwide, Maksin uses his cello as a unifying force. Audiences can expect an extraordinary blend of instrumental pieces from Maksin’s recent albums Amor Renatus, Alchemist, and Sempre, alongside captivating renditions of traditional and popular songs in languages spanning Spanish, Ladino, Turkish, Yiddish, French, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, Farsi, Macedonian, Greek, and more.

Maksin uses a loop pedal and other electronic devices to add multiple layered sounds and create a unique, multi-dimensional auditory experience, turning his solo performances into something akin to a full orchestra. Sample this thrilling experience here – https://youtu.be/yuQoxlhhY9I?si=kdHCkWYonUuDp7Vg

Winter Tour Dates:
FEBRUARY 28TH & MARCH 1ST – BELLEVUE, WA – TEATRO CANZONI
MARCH 2ND – TACOMA, WA – URBAN GRACE: THE DOWNTOWN CHURCH
MARCH 4TH – PORT TOWNSEND, WA- UNITY CENTER OF PORT TOWNSEND
MARCH 7TH – PORTLAND, OR – FIRST UNITARIAN PORTLAND
MARCH 8TH- EUGENE, OR- UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH IN EUGENE
MARCH 14TH – SCOTTSDALE, AZ- UNITED METHODIST CHRUCH
MARCH 15TH- TUSCON, AZ- CATALINA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
MARCH 16TH- SEDONA, AZ- ULTIMATE LIGHT MISSION
MARCH 21ST- ANAHEIM, CA– FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
MARCH 22ND – SAN DIEGO, CA– METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH

Maksin uses his cello not just as a musical instrument but as a vessel for storytelling, cultural exchange and spreading peace. His ability to weave together different styles and languages through music is a testament to his commitment to inclusivity and his belief in music’s role as a universal language.

About Ian Maksin

Ian Maksin, was born into a multi-cultural family in the former USSR. He began playing guitar and piano at age three and cello at age six at the School for Gifted Children in Leningrad. At the age of 16 he ventured to the US to continue studies at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. After working for many years in the classical genre including a three-year tenure with the New World Symphony in Miami, Ian has decided to look for his own musical path. His diverse musical experience, including playing rock and blues guitar and passion for jazz and world music has allowed him to take the cello to a new dimension and develop his own distinct style as a musician and composer.