Frances-Marie Uitti

Frances-Marie Uitti is a boundary-pushing cellist, composer, and improviser who’s spent decades redefining what a cello can do. Known for pioneering the mind-bending "two-bow technique" (playing with *two bows at once*!), she’s a go-to collaborator for avant-garde and experimental composers. Her work dives deep into microtonal textures, extended techniques, and improvisation, making her a legend in contemporary classical circles. The releases listed here showcase her range—from interpreting Giacinto Scelsi’s haunting *Natura Renovatur* to bringing Jonathan Harvey’s intricate *Cello Concerto* to life. She’s also a composer in her own right (check out *Peregrinations* and *Imaginings*), blending acoustic and electronic elements into hypnotic soundscapes. Beyond solo work, Uitti’s collaborated with artists like Radiohead and visual creators, proving her curiosity knows no bounds. Oh, and she’s taught everywhere from MIT to the Royal Conservatory in The

Genres

Avant-garde

Latest Release

Peregrinations

Frances-Marie Uitti•

Elliott Sharp

Album - 7 Tracks - Released November 15, 2019