Instrumentalists To Come

Violin

Natalie Wong

Natalie is a virtuosic and versatile violinist who performs in orchestras, chamber music, musical theatre, jazz and pop concerts. She is currently a core member in the tutti first violin section of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra, and she is the concert master of the Summerhill Orchestra. She also performs rock, pop and jazz in her solo show. You’ve never heard the violin like this!

Alex Toscov

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Peter Han

Peter Han is a violinist from Toronto who plays weddings, corporate events, Craft Beer Festivals, Rib Fests, Musical Theatre Pit Bands and even live music yoga. He has played major events for the City of Toronto such as the Beaches Jazz Festival and took part in the Guinness World Record for “Longest Concert by Multiple Artists”. His program for seniors is very interactive and features hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s as well as some traditional Irish music.

Cello

Alice Kim

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Xinya Zhou

Xinya Zhou is an in demand cellist, who started out in the Hangzhou Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the most prestigious orchestras in China. She has a doctorate degree (DMA) in cello performance and frequently served as principal cellist in several orchestras throughout Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York. Xinya performs the most beloved classical pieces mixed with pop and jazz tunes as well!

Piano

Reuven Grajner

Reuven is an award-winning Toronto based Pianist/Keyboardist/Composer. He’s been in love with music since his first piano lesson at 6 years old, and has been following his dreams of becoming a professional musician ever since. Reuven is fluent in a breadth of musical styles including jazz, RnB, classical, pop, Latin, and Klezmer. Reuven loves to entertain and play a variety of piano music tailored just for you!

Athony D’Alessandro

Anthony D’Alessandro is a jazz pianist, composer and bandleader based out of Toronto, Ontario. Anthony has performed in many of Canada’s finest venues and festivals including the Toronto Summer Music Festival, the Jazz Sudbury Festival, and the Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar, in addition to composition and performances across the United States and Europe. Having performed at hundreds of senior’s homes across Ontario, Anthony presents ragtime, stride, boogie-woogie, blues and jazz, and selections from the Great American Songbook that older generations know and love. Anthony’s performances can turn into sing-alongs and always contain fun banter between him and the audience.

Accordian

John Lettieri

Accordionist John Lettieri is an exceptional artist who has been invited to perform at a variety of special
celebrations and gatherings for over forty years. He enjoys presenting music of different styles and
cultures from around the world. His playing ability, charm and energetic spirit will certainly capture your
interest, as he dazzles you with melodies from the past and present. He plays an electronic accordion
where the unique sounds will inspire you to move, clap and sing. Through John’s accordion music
presentation, you will feel the power of music transport you to another world of possibility and
opportunity.

Sebastian Carubia

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International Instruments

Steel Pan: Aaron “Love Sound” Seunarine

Aaron “Love Sound” Seunarine plays the Steel Pan and several other drum/percussion instruments. He has been playing music professionally for over 20 years while also teaching at several schools across the city of Toronto. Aaron has travelled the world playing with bands spreading the love and joy of music. One of his favorite things to do is perform in retirement and LTC residences. He plays songs from the 1920’s-1950’s; including Carribbean and Jazz music in interactive shows that are fun for the staff and the residents.

Spanish/Classical Guitar:
Jorge Lopez

A proud son of Mexico City, Jorge has spent his life studying and mastering the guitar. He inherited his love of the classical guitar from his father Gustavo Lopez, who was a student and assistant of the greatest guitarist of all times, Andres Segovia. Jorge prides himself on his clean and crisp style of articulation on the guitar.