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Gideon Freudmann is a trailblazer in the world of cello performance, known for pioneering amplified cello playing and looping under the Cellobop umbrella. His work blends classical foundations with jazz, folk, rock, blues, and funk, creating a sound that’s unmistakably modern yet rooted in tradition. As a co founder of The Portland Cello Project and Caravan Gogh, Gideon has built a career around fearless experimentation, theatrical collaborations, and a prolific output as a composer for theatre, film, and silent cinema. He’s also a familiar voice on NPR and This American Life, bringing his distinctive cello artistry to a broad audience.