Classic Strings Duo/ Rainier Trio

Classical ~ Chamber

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CONTACT

Kevin Matheson
P.O. Box 11211
Blacksburg, VA 24062
540-382-9624
kstrings@vt.edu

FEES

Concerts $1,000-$2,400

The Classic Strings Duo in Concert: Beethoven, Sibelius, Schickele and more
Rainier Trio - "Romantic Music and More!" Gems for violin, viola and piano by Mendelssohn, Schumann, Glinka
Classic Strings Duo and Friends - Quartets by Paganini, Vivaldi and de Fossa for violin, viola, cello and classical guitar.
Rainier Trio with Guest Soprano - "A Victorian Christmas with Seasonal Sing-Along"

Educational Concerts, Master Classes, Residency Programs $600-$2,000
Rates are negotiable, discounts for block bookings. Travel and accommodations are negotiable.

AVAILABILITY

Throughout the year

TECHNICAL

Two music stands, concert stage lighting. For Trio, an acoustic piano tuned the day of the performance.

AUDIENCE

Chamber Music Concerts: Appropriate for all ages and include discussions of the works.
Educational Concerts: K-12th grade
Master Classes and Residency Programs: 4th -12th grade

ABOUT

As winners of the Ibla Grand Prize Competition in Italy, Kevin and Bryan Matheson of the Classic Strings Duo are awakening audiences to the music of the violin-viola duo. They received critical acclaim at their Carnegie Weill Recital Hall debut as part of the Ibla Foundation winners' tour and have been recognized for their mesmerizing and spirited performances - two perfect virtuosos, playing as one.

The duo has teamed up with pianist Brenda Wittwer, as the Rainier Trio. An exciting and energetic group in its fifth season, the trio brings audiences undiscovered gems from the violin-viola-piano trio repertoire. Recently the trio released its first CD including works by Mendelssohn, Glinka, Milhaud and Fuchs.

CONCERTS

Appropriate for all ages and include discussions of the works. .

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Artists provide programs appropriate for the audience (K-12th) and include instrument "petting zoo" with small-sized violins and audience participation. .

MASTERCLASSES & RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Master Classes, Residency Program: Artists provide music students (3rd-12th) with a more in-depth exploration into music making, self-expression and stage presence.