Florina Georgia

https://florysmusic.com/biography

“Florina Petrescu (Flory - ViolinWitched) is a professional violinist, performer, teacher, writer and YouTuber.

When she is not performing, teaching, writing or YouTubing, she secretly makes plans how to conquer the world. 

Born in Bucharest, Romania, she decided that "city life" is interfering with her creative nature, so she moved to... Transylvania in 2008. Not a joke! And YES, Transylvania is a real place!  But with so many vampires in sight...In 2014 she relocated in Michigan where she now resides. 

Her favorite food is sushi and her drink... you guessed it! COFFEE! You did not guess? Hmm...

She  holds a Master's Degree in Chamber Music - Violin and a Bachelor's Degree in Violin Performance from the National University of Music "Ciprian Porumbescu" Bucharest. But more important, she has a passion for MUSIC that goes beyond the certifications and degrees. “

"Somebody asked me once, what do I feel when I play.  I can't explain in words, because I go in another realm, where words do not exist. You have to learn an instrument to understand."  ~ Florina

Svetlana Tsivinskaya

https://www.svetlanatsivinskaya.com/

Svetlana's passion for classical music has been lifelong: she first picked up the violin at age 6 and has been playing it ever since. Svetlana's diverse interests within the field of classical music have included:

• Bachelor's & Master's degrees from Music College and State Music Conservatory in her native Saint-Petersburg, Russia.

• (2005) Membership in the Flint Symphony Orchestra

• (2007) Participation Oberlin Conservatory's Summer Baroque Performance Institute.

• (2011) Becoming founding member of the Fantasy Strings Trio, which collaborated with the famous band “Heart” (a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee)

• (2014) Doctorate in Musical Arts from Michigan State University, in both violin & viola

• (2017) Concerto performance with the Livonia Symphony Orchestra in her performance of the Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1, (op. 26, G minor).

• (2018) Joining the faculty at Schoolcraft College with her String Chamber Ensemble and applied violin & viola classes.

Svetlana is currently based in Novi, Michigan, where she additionally teaches from her own Strings Arts Studio. Her solo repertoire includes classical and “modern/pop” covers on violin.

At intimate gatherings, Svetlana offers a traditional or classical sound with her special “Leon Bernardel.” For a truly unique performance experience, Svetlana also offers amplified acoustic violin for larger gatherings (which also enables mobile strolling), as well as a modern electric violin! See her cover of “I get to Love You” below to listen!

Angela Davis

Angela Davis is one of Detroit's most accomplished singers.

She has shared stages with various national acts including The Temptations, Beach Boys, Alexander O’Neal, Gerald Albright, Norman Brown, Damien Escobar, Johnny Gill, Regina Bell, Angie Stone, Keith Washington, and many more!

She has been the featured singer at prestigious events including The Detroit Music Awards, The Rhythm Blues Hall of Fame, The Special Olympics, The New Year's Eve D-Drop, The Ford Fireworks, and America's Thanksgiving Parade.

Angela has had the distinct honor of performing in the All Star Tribute to Aretha Franklin at the recently renamed “Aretha Franklin Amphitheater (formerly known as Chene Park). She is also a passionate songwriter and has written multiple songs on all four of her projects

Her most recent releases include a live EP titled “Angela Davis Live: Up Close & Personal” and a new female empowerment single with the new R& B girl group S.O.U.L (Shades of I United Ladies), of which she is a proud member, titled “Black Queens”. Both are available on all digital streaming platforms now!

John & Nancy Shuffle

“The Shuffle Duo”

Soprano and Baritone, NANCY and JOHN SHUFFLE have enjoyed highly successful, multi-faceted careers as Vocalists and Singing Actors for venues reaching 38 States in the USA as well as in 8 foreign countries, encompassing Musical Theater, Opera, American Songbook, Artist Series Galas, Recitals, Orchestra Oratorio and Inspirational repertoire.

They have collectively essayed between them 170+ roles ranging from Bach to Bernstein and Rodgers to Holmes.

Their reviewers have consistently noted the couple’s powerfully individual and collective on-stage vocal acting charisma, chemistry and audience connection rapport.

John and Nancy are available for ensemble performances with Chanah Ambuter on harp both as soloists and as a vocal duo.

Contact Info:

Email: shufflejb@aol.com

Phone: 937-304-3226

Douglas Stewart

Douglas Stewart, flutist, is a versatile and seasoned performer.

Hailing from Monroe, Michigan, he has recently returned to Southeastern Michigan after spending thirty years in the Les Cheneaux Islands area composing, producing, and directing his own musical productions while maintaining his playing career.

He has performed with the Toledo Symphony, Traverse Symphony Orchestra, Broward Symphony of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Sault Symphony Orchestra of Ontario, Canada, and held a principal seat with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra of Charlevoix for nine years.

In the theatrical arena, Douglas has worked onstage and in the pit orchestras for the Sarasota Florida Players, The Toledo Rep, Traverse City's Old Town Playhouse, and the Cheboygan Opera House, amongst others. He has also performed solo benefit concerts for historic theatres in Michigan throughout the upper & lower peninsulas.

ARIANNA KALIAN

Originally from New York City, Arianna Kalian, oboe, is an avid chamber musician, performing with varied combinations of instruments including strings, harp, and organ.

She was previously a member of the L’Amore della Musica woodwind quintet and the Chatham Chamber Ensemble reed trio in New York City. 

During her prior residence in Michigan, she served as principal oboe with the Southern Great Lakes Symphony, and performed in various chamber orchestras in the Detroit metropolitan area.

Ms. Kalian also appeared as solo recitalist at the Villa Clementine in Wiesbaden, Germany and at the Merton College Chapel at Oxford University, England.