duoJalal
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duoJalal is a boundary‑pushing viola‑and‑percussion duo whose work blurs traditions into something hypnotic, contemporary, and emotionally resonant. Violist Kathryn Lockwood and percussionist Yousif Sheronick draw on their far‑reaching influences including Contemporary Classical, World, Folk, Medieval, Jazz and Trance to create a sound world where chamber music, global folk traditions, and modern experimentalism coexist.
Over fifteen years, duoJalal has premiered works by Philip Glass, Eve Beglarian, Derek Bermel, Kenji Bunch, Evan Ziporyn, Kurt Rohde, Giovanni Sollima, and Dafnis Prieto, earning admiration across contemporary classical and experimental communities. They’ve collaborated with Time for Three, Orion Weiss, David Krakauer, Trio Solisti, PILOBOLUS, Glen Velez, and others, appearing at major international viola and percussion festivals.
Artistic Directors
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Ensemble in Residence
Telluride MusicFest
As Artistic Directors of Telluride MusicFest, duoJalal infuse the festival with vibrant energy and global artistry, curating adventurous chamber performances that blend classical tradition with influences from world, jazz, popular, and early music. In 2026, they will celebrate their fifth season at the festival’s helm.
Four Seasons in Music
duoJalal is Ensemble in Residence for an exciting concert series at the Sands Point Preserve on Long Island NY. Four Seasons in Music is a new and creative series presenting music with poetry featuring strings, percussion, baritone, clarinet, accordion and dancers! Kathryn Lockwood is the Artistic Director!
Our next concert is Sunday November 8th
"It was a delight to have folks leave the program with huge smiles on their faces and raving about the ‘wonderment’ of what they’d just heard"
