Ferandina ~ Violin / Piano duo
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The Ferandina Duo's members have a wide-ranging repertoire and a wealth of experience
in performing for recitals, corporate events, private functions and royal occasions. In recent
years venues have included Southwark Cathedral, St, Mary's Cathedral, the Victoria and
Albert Museum, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Lambeth Palace and Kensington Gardens. As a
chamber musician Karen has held residencies at the Cumberland Hotel, London, whilst
Micheila has appeared on the QE2 cruises and is currently holding a residency at 1
Lombard Street, Bank.
After graduating from Trinity College of Music, London, Karen completed a postgraduate
course in orchestral training at the Guildhall School of music and Drama. During her studies
she received several awards and received musical guidance from Oliver Butterworth, Detlef
Hahn and the Brindisi String Quartet.
Karen's musical interests have always been diverse; having played Irish traditional music
since early childhood, she now manages to combine this with a classical career, being in
constant demand as an orchestral player, whilst performing in an Irish contemporary duo
which has held a residency at The Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch.
As a chamber musician, Karen worked with the Bodnar string Quartet for four years, during
which time the ensemble made several guest appearances at the Dartington International
Festival. She now leads the Corona String Quartet, and in recent years has appeared as a
soloist on BBC TV, and as an orchestral musician at the Barbican and the South Bank Centres.
Micheila Connolly is currently working as a freelance musician in and around London. After
completing the postgraduate course in accompaniment at the Royal College of Music, she
was awarded a studentship from the Leverhulme Trust for the repetiteur course at the
Benjamin Britten International Opera School at the Royal College of Music. Since graduating
in 2001, she has enjoyed being involved in all facets of music performance, ranging from
classical to cocktail music. She has given solo and duo performances in many festivals and
competitions including Aldeburgh, Utrecht, Edinburgh Fringe and Dartington.
Micheila has given concerts on the QE2 and held residencies at 1 Lombard, the Meriden,
Piccadilly, the Connaught and Mayfair hotels, as well as performing at a range of corporate
events and functions at venues around the country.
Other interests include working with contemporary composers to perform and record music,
and working with choirs and opera groups for productions and concerts.
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These talented musicians have received great critical acclaim for their work and continue to
enthral audiences wherever they perform. Recitals are performed frequently in London and
across the South-East, the most recent of which took place at St. James' Piccadilly, for the
Beethoven Society of Europe.
In addition to their collaboration as Ferandina, both Karen and Micheila are highly sought-after
professionals. Both have been invited as guest artists on numerous occasions to appear at the
Dartington International Festival; in addition Micheila has given solo and duo performances at
Aldburgh, Utrecht and for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Karen and Micheila both trained professionally at some of the country's leading music
conservatoires; Karen graduated from Trinity College of Music in 1994 and went on to complete
a post-graduate course in violin studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, whilst
Micheila won a scholarship (supported by the Leverhulme Trust) enabling her to study on the
repetiteur piano course at the Royal College of Music.
Programme 1 |
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| Mozart | Sonata in A major, KV305 |
| Brahms | Sonata in D minor, opus 108 |
| Massenet | Meditation, from "Thais" |
| Kreisler | Liebesleid |
Programme 2 |
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| Mozart | Sonata in E minor KV304 |
| Beethoven | "Spring" Sonata in F, opus 24 |
| Prokofiev | Five Melodies, opus 35 |
| Monti | Czardas |
| Elgar | Salut d'amour |
Programme 3 |
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| Corelli | Sonate Three, opus 5 no8: |
| Beethoven | Romance in F Opus 50 |
| Rachmaninov | Vocalise |
| Bloch | Nigun (Improvisation) number 2 from "Baal Shem" |
| (Three Pictures of Chassidic Life) | |
| Gershwin | Summertime & A Woman is a Sometime Thing |
| It Ain't Necessarily So | |
| Bess, You is my Woman Now |
for details of Ferandina's full repertoire please contact us on 0870 350 8225
"...Thank you both so much for your brilliant recital in Luton Parish Church today.
It was a superb start to the 2002 series of concerts...it was obvious from the comments
I heard afterwards, that your choice of programme was appreciated by all...thank you
once again for a terrific recital..." (R. Meek, Parish Church of St. Mary)
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Music is an important part of your wedding day. There are various points during your day
at which live music can enhance the atmosphere:
Pre-service: Whether you have chosen a religious or civil service, Ferandina will create a
happy and relaxed atmosphere as your guests arrive at the venue.
During the ceremony: Music is normally provided for the arrival of the Bride, during the
signing of the register and for the exit of the bridal party. Ferandina can suggest repertoire
appropriate to these points and are happy to discuss individual requests.
During the drinks reception / wedding breakfast: After the ceremony, everyone will be
in the mood for a celebration, and Ferandina can provide the perfect backdrop for your drinks
reception and / or meal. The provision of quality live music whilst your guests are chatting and
dining promotes the natural flow of conversation.
During the period following the speeches: Whilst you mingle with your guests, Ferndina
will ensure that your day makes a smooth, effortless transition to evening.
If your chosen venue does not have a piano, an elegant Roland digital piano can be provided
at no extra charge.
"...Thank you. What more can we say. It was wonderful. Your music at our reception was
simply outstanding..." (Pauline and Ray Charlton)
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Corporate Dinners / Product Launches / Parties:
With a repertoire ranging from Mozart to classic jazz and folk, Ferandina are the perfect
ensemble for any function. They possess the essential gift of being able to select suitable
background music for any occasion, creating an atmosphere unique to the style of the event.
The brilliant combination of violin and piano with the option to have electric violin and piano
adds an air of elegance to any function. Ferandina can provide purely acoustic music or
subtle yet powerful amplification if required.
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