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Avalon String Ensemble is a unique musical outfit that features violinist Monika Kastner, guitarist Stephen Parton and 'cellist Bruce Morritt. The three players are also available in different combinations as a duo, ie: guitar and 'cello, 'cello and violin, etc. A guitar and flute duo is also available. Their repertoire
includes works from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and
Contemporary eras. The performances also highlight various traditional
and Celtic pieces, as well as some original compositions. In the absence
of well-known classical pieces composed specifically for guitar, 'cello
and violin (save for a few pieces by Paginini), their arrangements have
stemmed from symphonies, string quartets, harpsichord and piano pieces,
as well as 'cello sonatas and solo guitar pieces. Monika Kastner,
(Violin). Monika’s foray into orchestral performance began with
the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra, with whom she played violin for
five years. In the years to come, she was awarded several Kiwanis music
competitions. Parton has composed
for and performed several times with The Vancouver Island Symphony, conducted
by Marlin Wolfe. He plays professionally as a session guitarist (live
and studio) and teaches classical and acoustic guitar. Stephen performs
regularly with his band and as a soloist. To date, his guitar work has
graced over a dozen albums. Stephen is the founder and director of the
Avalon Music Academy, located in Hamilton, Burlington and Dundas, Ontario. |
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