SynchroniciTí
Three Musicians' Lives Intersected by Coincidence...
Suddenly realizing one common thread connecting them!
The Love of Music!
Three Strings: Piano, Cello and Voice!!!
One Synchronized Sound!
Rachel Waldron
The vibrant relationship between Rachel Waldron-D'Abruzzo and the cello was initiated at the age of seven. Piano was her first instrument of choice but a sudden fascination with this stringed bowed beauty became a firey obsession. She became intrigued by the literal embracing posture and the diversity of hand and bow techniques. In her freshman year of high school she began to study with Mikhail Istomin of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and continued under his tutelage for six years. Throughout high school she participated in various orchestras, chamber ensembles and pursued her music studies. Side-by-side concerts with the PSO broadened her repertoire and an even greater interest in performance opportunities. Rachel holds a Bachelor degree in Music from Duquesne University where she maintained her studies with Mikhail Istomin (PSO) and Paula Tuttle with the (Pittsburgh Opera and Pittsburgh Ballet Orchestras). Her teaching experience includes classroom and private instruction with a local Pittsburgh Charter school and as well, she has been actively involved within the string program. Rachel maintains her own private studio for string and piano students sharing her passion for music throughout the Pittsburgh area.
Gabe D'Abruzzo
Maestro Extraordinaire!.... Gabriel D'Abruzzo touches the ivory keys with amazing sensitivity and finesse. His journey with the piano began at age 6 and he has progressed to become one of the Pittsburgh area's leading pianists. He has been the winner in numerous local piano auditions and competitions including the Duquesne Young Artist's Competition, the Musician's Club of Pittsburgh Competition, the Tuesday Musical Club Audition, and the Duquesne Women's Advisory Board Scholarship Competition for Duquesne University Seniors. Mr. D'Abruzzo's education includes a Bachelor of Music degree from Duquesne University and a Master of Arts degree from SUNY, the State University of New York, where he studied with the infamous pianist, Vladimir Feltsman. Mr. D'Abruzzo's musical positions include organist/choir director with various Pittsburgh area churches, adjunct professor of piano at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, staff accompanist at the Duquesne University School of Music, current accompanist for the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, accompanist for the City Music Center, piano instructor at Brighton Music Center, accompanist for Moon Area High School and accompanist for Masterworks Chorale, an amateur choir based in Murrysville, PA. In addition, Gabe has had the opportunity to present solo performances with the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra on several occasions including Mozart's Piano Concertos No. 9 and No. 11. Gabe is thrilled to be a part of this new Trio ensemble and looks forward to presenting music that will uplift and inspire!
Beverley Hissam
"A Riveting Voice that Drives Straight to the Heart!" A native of Pittsburgh, PA... Soprano, Beverley Ann Hissam holds a Master of Music/Vocal Performance from Duquesne University and a Bachelor of Music Education/Voice Performance from Seton Hill University where she graduated magna cum laude. Beverley's voice teachers and coaches include Dr. Robert Croan, Dr. Curt Scheib, Paula Signorino-Richter, Maestro Rudolph Fellner, Maestro Tito Capobianco, Ralph Zitterbart, Mija Novich, Scott Otto, Warren Jones, Margo Garrett and Neil Semer. Beverley has presented German Lieder, French & Italian art song, operatic and contemporary repertoire in recital at Chatham College, Duquesne Univ., Seton Hill Univ. and numerous venues throughout the U.S. Her operatic roles include Britten's Owen Wingrave, Puccini's Madame Butterfly, Wolf-Ferrari's Inquisitive Women and Carlisle Floyd's Susannah. Her professional oratorio experience is quite extensive includng soloist/ensemble work with the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood & Church of Christ Science, to name a few. From 1998 - 2005 she held the position of adjunct voice faculty with Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts. In 2006, Ms. Hissam was accepted into the AIMS Summer Vocal Program for opera singers in Graz, Austria and also was personally invited to participate in the Neil Semer Vocal Institute Summer Program in Coesfeld, Germany. In 2007, Beverley auditioned and was chosen for ILAR, the International Lyric Academy in Rome, Italy. Presently Beverley maintains her private voice studio, BHSingerStudio, and continues to actively pursue her professional singing career (Beverley Hissam Singer Site). Her highest prioritiy is to share her passion for music and extend her artistry to diverse audiences.
