With interests from Bach to death metal, Toronto cellist Amahl Arulanandam pushes the boundaries of his instrument. His musical versatility allows him to effortlessly navigate the widest range of styles, from baroque to experimental. Whether on stage, in the studio, or in clubs, Amahl invites us to rediscover the cello, hoping to convey that music is a limitless form of expression, transcending genres and labels. Amahl has wholly embraced the bizarre sounds the cello has to offer and takes special pleasure in playing on areas of the instrument other than the strings. Passionate about the music of our time, Amahl has performed with ensembles such as Soundstreams, New Music Concerts, Caution Tape Sound Collective, Thin Edge New Music Collective, Music in the Barns and Esprit Orchestra. He has had the opportunity to work with leading composers such as Salvatore Sciarrino, Ana Sokolovic, Luna Pearl Woolf, and Brian Current.
