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Arlen Hlusko bows the cello in a mystical forest.

komorebi

Arlen Hlusko, cello

Inspired by the search for light in the dark and the commitment to hope amidst devastation, internationally acclaimed cellist Arlen Hlusko’s album komorebi features Bach’s deeply moving Suite No. 5 as its foundation, juxtaposed with compositions by a myriad of new American voices, whose influences draw from music of all kinds, including Bluegrass, Indian Raags, Indigenous roots, Argentinian tango, and more. Recorded at and set for release by Tippet Rise on September 25, 2026, the album highlights the richness and power of community and storytelling. Read more in the booklet below and watch music videos filmed within the rolling hills of Tippet Rise.

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1. J.S. Bach: Suite No. 5 in C Minor BWV 1011, I. Prelude

2. Reena Esmail: Sandhiprakash (Tippet Rise Commission)

3. Leilehua Lanzilotti: ko’u inoa

4. J.S. Bach: Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011, II. Allemande

5. Allison Loggins-Hull: Stolen

6. Sulkhan Tsintsadze: 5 Pieces on Folk Themes, No. 2. Tchonguri

7. Paul V. Cortez: Cello Suite Bouquet, Lotus Petals Unfolding

8. J.S. Bach: Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011, III. Courante

9. Domenico Gabrielli: Ricercar No. 1

10. Gabriel Kahane: Hollywood & Vine

11. J.S. Bach: Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011, IV. Sarabande

12. Mark Summer: Lo, How a Rose E‘er Blooming

13. Paul V. Cortez Cello Suite Bouquet, Hyacinth Garnishes

14. J.S. Bach: Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011, V. Gavottes

15. Frankie Carr: Improvisation 1

16. Frankie Carr: Improvisation 2

17. Frankie Carr: Improvisation 3

18. Frankie Carr: Improvisation 4

19. Dawn Avery: Àkweks Katye (Tippet Rise Commission)

20. J.S. Bach: Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011, VI. Gigue

21. Carter Brey: Tango para Ilaria

Album Credits
Cello: Arlen Hlusko
Executive Producer: Tippet Rise Art Center
Recording Producer: Dirk Sobotka, Soundmirror
Balance, Mixing & Mastering Engineer: Mark Donahue, Soundmirror
Audio Engineer: Monte Nickles

Film Credits
Cello: Arlen Hlusko
Executive Producer: Tippet Rise Art Center
Directors of Photography: Erika Share and George Potter, Wild Vision Films
Creative Consultant: Annie Kloppenberg
Camera: Clint Macy
Wardrobe Design: Alayna Rasile-Digrindakis (Esmail and Avery films only)
Recording Producer: Dirk Sobotka, Soundmirror
Balance, Mixing & Mastering Engineer: Mark Donahue, Soundmirror
Sound Design: Monte Nickles

Featured Works of Art:
Inverted Portal, 2016, Ensamble Studio
Folds, 2022, Ensamble Studio
Beartooth Portal, 2015, Ensamble Studio