Darya Trio
Darya Mosenzon is a pianist and composer specializing in North African music. She began playing the piano and composing at a young age and studied classical music throughout her childhood, but was drawn since adolescence to other genres of music as well, culminating in her choice to pursue Moroccan and Algerian music.
Darya performs solo piano shows, as well as duo and trio shows featuring Grammy-nominated oudist Charlie Sabach and percussionist Hillel Amsallem. She has received grants from Rabinovitch Foundation and Tel Aviv Municipality, and was selected as one of 12 Israeli delegates at the WOMEX 2022. This summer has seen her touring Morocco and Portugal with her solo project. Her debut trio album was released on March 28, 2024 as part of International Piano Day celebrations.
DARYA is a trio performing original music and new interpretations of traditional North African music inspired by Classical music and Jazz. Led by pianist and composer Darya Mosenzon, the trio features alongside her Grammy-nominated oudist Charlie Sabach and percussionist Hillel Amsallem.
The trio has performed throughout Israel to wide critical acclaim, and has been featured in festivals and venues including the Tel Aviv Piano Festival, International Oud Festival, Polish Jazz Festival Tel Aviv, Beit Avi Chai, Confederation House and more. The trio has received grants from Rabinovitch Foundation and Tel Aviv Municipality, and was selected as one of 10 Israeli delegates at the WOMEX 2022 international music showcase festival. Frequent guests with the trio have included renowned singers Raymonde El-Bidaouia (Raymonde Abecassis), Neta Elkayam, Lior Elmaleh and violinist Elad Levi. Darya’s debut trio album was out in November 2023, followed by a trio tour in Europe.
«Wonderful music, a delicious and deeply satisfying listening experience. Darya plays… with a blend of meticulous restraint and exhilarating passion.»
Amir Mandel – HAARETZ
