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“The Man to Call When You Need a Cimbalom. (A What?)” -The New Yorker
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Cimbalon Sounds with @multipercussive starts tomorrow🎵 Here are some behind the scenes photos from rehearsal, see you all soon!

📍10/23, 7PM @praxisfiberworkshop
📍10/24, 7PM @spacescle

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Internationally acclaimed percussionist and cimbalom virtuoso Chester Englander @multipercussive has helped redefine the possibilities of the cimbalom, an instrument traditionally associated with Eastern European folk music, bringing its extraordinary sonic palette to the forefront of contemporary classical music.

Praised by The New York Times for his “brilliant clarity,” Chester has performed with many of the world’s leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Swipe to learn more about Chester ahead of his collaboration with No Exit this weekend for “Cimbalom Sounds” 👉

📖 Read the full interview at noexitnewmusic.com
📍Friday 10/23 @praxisfiberworkshop & Saturday 10/24 @spacescle

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Proclaimed “The Man to Call When You Need a Cimbalom. (A What?)” by The New Yorker, Chester Englander @multipercussive has done more than almost anyone to bring this remarkable instrument to American audiences.

A longtime collaborator of John Adams, Chester performed the solo cimbalom part on the GRAMMY®-nominated recording of “Scheherazade.2” and has appeared with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, The Cleveland Orchestra, and many more. His playing reaches well beyond the concert hall, from “Lord of the Rings” live-to-film performances and video game scores.

Join us as No Exit welcomes Chester back for a singular evening, where the cimbalom, long rooted in folk tradition, finds a striking new voice in the avant-garde.

📍Friday, 10/23 at 7PM @praxisfiberworkshop
📍Saturday, 10/24 at 7PM @spacescle

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No Exit will once again be joined by cimbalom artist Chester Englander for a captivating, virtuosic and singular evening of music. In the hands of Chester, the cimbalom – traditionally considered a folk instrument – becomes an immensely engaging and altogether unique addition to the avant-garde sound world.

The program will feature works by John Adams, Joseph Pereira, György Kurtág, Kaija Saariaho, Alfred Schnittke, and Miklos Rozsa.

📍Friday, 10/23 at 7PM @praxisfiberworkshop
📍Saturday, 10/24 at 7PM @spacescle

As always, No Exit events are free and open to the public. Adventurous minds are welcome!

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@multipercussive gave an amazing class at @interlochenarts today! Powerful words and great playing! #interlochenpercussion

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Great fun celebrating the films of Wes Anderson with my fab keyboard collaborators Vicki and Rob (and cimbalom dude extraordinaire, Chester) 😁 #laphil #hollywoodbowl #wesanderson

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Did you catch it?

Last weekend, @multipercussive joined the Seattle Symphony for the Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks program, where a very special instrument stole the show.

The cimbalom is impossible to ignore — just listen for it in Kodály's Háry János Suite.

It’s a rare instrument, so stay tuned for the next time the cimbalom graces our stage.

Thanks for the tour, Chester!

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There is no such thing as a perfect performance.

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Learn to apply criticism without insecurity.

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I’ve had to start over in a new geographical area SIX times in my career as a freelance musician. How have I managed to keep working for 30 years? By always working in service of the TEAM. #freelancer #freelancemusicians ©️Chester Englander 2026 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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As a career freelancer, I have learned much about professionalism from success and challenges throughout the last 30 years. On the @musicalteamwork channel, I will offer lessons in professionalism, networking, absorbing critiques effectively, and making an enduring impact in any professional arena. ©️Chester Englander 2026 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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Alexander Desplat @alexandredesplatofficial is the real thing…brilliant music from his movie scores Tuesday night at the Bowl with the @laphil. A pleasure to play for him for the third time along with friends George Doering and master cimbalom player Chester Englander @multipercussive

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