New York City-based cellist and composer Tamar Sagiv performs music from her acclaimed new album, Shades of Mourning, at National Sawdust in Brooklyn. Described as “powerful and moving” by Cultural Attaché, her debut album features nine original compositions that explore the multifaceted nature of grief and mourning through deeply personal musical landscapes. Each work on the album illuminates different aspects of the grieving process, from profound loss to unexpected moments of renewal.

Tamar Sagiv is a cellist and composer whose musical language bridges classical tradition with contemporary expression. Her work explores themes of memory, identity, and emotional resonance, often drawing on personal experiences to create sound worlds that feel both intimate and universal.