Armadillo Strings

Classical string ensemble,
Duo to Quartet

Melissa Hill

Classical, Jazz and Pop Pianist/Vocalist

Joseph Elworthy

Classical Cellist-Solo     
or larger ensembles

Since his first public performance at age eight, cellist Joseph Elworthy has captured the attention of critics and the public with his charisma and unassuming virtuosity. Mr. Elworthy made his first tour of his native Canada at age eleven and has since been recognized as one of his country's leading young artists. He has been featured prominently on radio and television around the globe including broadcasts in Japan, Ireland and Canada. Elworthy has won numerous awards and honors including the Aldo Parisot Prize from Yale University and the Canada Council Artist Career Grant. He has been a featured performer throughout Canada, the US, Japan and the British Isles appearing as soloist with such orchestras as the Osaka Philharmonic, CBC Chamber Orchestra, Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra and the Victoria Symphony.

MP3 AUDIO SAMPLES:

• Air on a G String (Bach)
• Ave Maria (Schubert)

Derek Soros

Classical, Romantic Guitar

Derek Soros studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music and obtained a diploma from Capilano College where he completed the Music Transfer Program. He continued his education at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California where he earned an Associates degree and a Bachelors degree in Commercial Music. While in Los Angeles, Derek entertained at a variety of venues including several restaurants, the California Yacht Club, corporate events, weddings and private parties.

Derek has now returned permanently to Vancouver to pursue his music career, after spending almost seven years in Los Angeles. Since his arrival back in Vancouver, he has performed at weddings, parties, and events at different locations including the Brockhouse Restaurant, the Pan Pacific Hotel and the Vancouver Airport. Derek plays classical, jazz, italian, pop, and latin music. He currently performs five nights a week (Sundays through Thursday nights) at Arriva Ristorante with his romantic guitar.

MP3 AUDIO SAMPLES:

Produced by Dave Davies and Marcelle Nokony for GSC Records.

Lani Krantz

Harpist adds an Elegant
Touch to Any occasion

Lani Krantz was born into a family of musicians in Alberta, where at an early age, she began exploring a number of instruments and musical styles. At ten, she moved with her family to Victoria BC, and there began her harp studies in the studio of Mrs. Taka Kling. Lani has completed six years of post secondary studies in harp performance, studying privately with Vancouver Symphony's Principal harpist, Elizabeth Volpe. Her studies have focused on chamber and solo performance for the harp.

Lani’s solo playing encompasses many musical styles: classical, romantic, folk, jazz, and show tunes. She has given many solo recitals in which she enjoys utilising the effects of multi-media; incorporating visual arts, music, and song, dance and theatrics into her performances. Lani Krantz is available both as a soloist and as a duo with flautist Carol Dymond. Carol and Lani have been performing together for many years, providing music for events ranging from weddings, church services, garden parties, receptions, office and dinner parties to full concert recitals.

MP3 AUDIO SAMPLES:

Produced by Dave Davies and Marcelle Nokony for GSC Records.