and Beethoven Spring Sonata
Program Details:
César Frank violin sonata in A major
The Musicians:
Stefan Xiori
Stefan started studying violin when he was 6. Formal music training continued then at the Professional High School of Music. Once graduating, Stefan went to the National Conservatory of Music in Tirana, Albania. His talent was obvious as he became a soloist and concert master with the orchestra.
Since moving to the US in 1993, Stefan has been playing with many orchestras. He is concert master of the Dover Symphony Orchestra, He is a member of several other orchestras and musical organizations on the East Coast.
Michael Toth
Michael started studying piano when he was 7. His career was set when he performed his debut at Carnegie Recital Hall in NYC when he was 14. Michael has been the pianist for the Allentown Symphony for the past 24 years and also has performed in chamber groups and as a soloist.
Michael also worked as an Electrical Engineer at AT&T Bell Labs. With his engineering background, Michael enjoys applying new technology to musical applications.
Stefan and Michael have been performing together for many years. Both members of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, they also have performed with the Allentown Band and other chamber groups in the Lehigh Valley as well as being soloists.