Eleganza Strings

La Serva Padrona was written by Giovanni Pergolesi in 1733, when he was only 23 years old. I’ve had the pleasure of playing this light and fun baroque opera twice; last month as concertmaster, with Mostly Baroque ensemble, using baroque bows 🎻 🩷 at Arsht Center. Soprano Tsai and baritone Johan Hartman brought brought their spectacular voices and charm to each of their roles, for a truly unique, wonderful concert!

As part of the same baroque series, virtuosic piccolo trumpet solos in Bach’s iconic Brandenburg Concertos were played by . Harpsichord by Gene Greco, under the direction of David Hartman. Bravi, tutti! 🎶🎺🎻🎹

Merry Christmas! 🎄🙏✨❤️

Stopping in Istanbul on the way to Singapore (see last post 🎻) was an amazing experience of its own - delicious food, tea all day, mindblowing history, breathtaking views of both Europe and Asia, warm people, gorgeous mosques, cats that behave like dogs, and no challenge that google translate couldn’t tackle. Can’t wait to go back! Teşekkürler Istanbul! 🇹🇷🙏🐈🚊🕌❤️🎻

Before temps dropped, in warm and beautiful Key Largo with our guitar, violin and cello trio🔥🎻🎶🎸🏝️💕