Hailed by critics around the world for their “superb” and “extraordinary” musicianship, Kathryn Lockwood and Yousif Sheronick join forces in a rare combination of viola and percussion. With heritages stretching as far as Australia, Lebanon and the United States, the Lockwood/Sheronick Project is a true “duo of the world.” Drawing from their melting pot home of New York City, LSP has commissioned composers in the fields of Jazz, European Classical and World Traditions encompassing diverse and creative repertoire that is both aurally and visually alluring. Recent commissions include works by jazz bass legend John Patutucci and master frame drummer Glen Velez. Along side the viola, the percussion batterie includes the durbahek (goblet drum) and riq (tambourine) from the Middle East as well as the West African djembe and frame drums from around the globe.

Lockwood and Sheronick are members of the Lark Chamber Artists (Lark Quartet) and Ethos Percussion Group respectively and have collaborated with some of the worlds leading musicians including Philip Glass, Yo-Yo Ma, Branford Marsalis. Michael Tree, Pacifica Quartet, Trio Solisti, Simon Shaheen and Paul Winter. These two extraordinary musicians have criss-crossed the globe playing some of the world’s most high profiled concert venues and festivals. LSP had their first tour to Australia this summer with appearances at the International Viola Congress in Adelaide and the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne. While on tour the duo also teaches masterclasses and clinics for string soloists and ensembles as well as world drumming.