Talla Rouge boldly reimagines the landscape of classical music, fearlessly embracing a fusion of genres. The name Talla Rouge, meaning 'the Red-Gold' in both Farsi and French, pays homage to the rich Persian and Cajun heritages of American violists Aria Cheregosha and Lauren Spaulding. They are prize-winning innovators and the first ensemble-in-residence at Harvard’s Dumbarton Oaks.

For further evidence of the porous borders that lie between classical, contemporary, folk, pop and non-Western musics, look no further than Tallã Rouge […] for a musical journey that travels far and wide across 'genre-defying compositions' — Gramophone Magazine

Violinist, composer, Concert Artist Guild winner, and community organizer Ariel draws from the classical canon and underrepresented composers in performances worldwide, and is known for founding the Heartbeat Music Project for Navajo youth. Her work bridges tradition and innovation, inviting audiences into a deeply human and socially conscious musical experience.

Percussionist, composer, and founding member and a recent Co-Artistic Director of Yo Yo Ma’s Silkroad Ensemble, Shane Shanahan melds drumming traditions worldwide with jazz, rock, and Western art music to create his own unique highly sought-after style. Renowned for dynamic performances and educational outreach, he’s played at the world’s top stages, with arrangements featured widely. A strong believer in the transformative power of education, Shane frequently presents workshops and clinics at the world’s leading universities, including Princeton, Harvard, Cornell, The Eastman School of Music, Juilliard.

Grammy-winning cellist, singer, and composer Mike Block stands at the forefront of today’s cross-cultural musical landscape. Known for his genre-defying artistry as a soloist and member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silkroad Ensemble, Block brings masterful creativity and boundless versatility to each performance. His collaborations span the globe, from the exuberant fusion of Brazilian, hip-hop, jazz, and roots music with Birba Union, to the vibrant Malian-American dialogue of Djékady, co-founded with NEA Heritage Fellow Balla Kouyaté.

With the Mike Block Trio, he blends American roots traditions with global influences in performances praised for their energy and bold innovation. Across every project, Mike Block embodies a spirit of curiosity and connection that continues to redefine how the cello can move, sing, and inspire audiences worldwide.