Aliayta is a co-founder of Orbit Duo alongside cellist Isidora Nojkovic. Orbit was founded in 2020, and has since focused on commissioning and premiering work by Canadian composers. Orbit’s work has been made possible thanks to the support of Canada Council for the Arts and SOCAN.
Orbit Duo have commissioned and performed pieces by composers including Olivia Shortt, Cris Derksen, Amy Brandon, Christina Vulpini and Robyn Jacob. Their work has been featured by Long Beach Opera, Canadian Opera Company and at Open Waters Festival, Halifax.
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bagaskaadagaazii by Olivia Shortt.
“Packed a mind-bending punch, questioning whether synchronicity always means ‘sounding together.’”
Latency by Cris Derksen.
“Cellist Isidora Nojkovic and violinist Aliayta Foon-Dancoes comprise the new cross-continental duo to pay attention to.”
The Museum of the Lost and Found by Olivia Shortt.