“Andrew was an incredibly supportive and versatile pianist in Ash Lawn Opera’s Education and Outreach performances in 2011. He supported soprano and Teaching Artist, Mary Gresock, in 14 performances for over 900 children in Albemarle County and graciously played in any key that Mary or the children needed. It’s rare to find such a collaborative and enthusiastic pianist!”

Michelle Krisel, General Director, Ash Lawn Opera Festival

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On Friday evening, May 21st, 2010, Megan Ihnen, and I were privileged to present a private recital program of popular Neapolitan songs in the “Formal Salon”, pictured above, at The Villa Firenze, the residence of the Ambassador of Italy to Washington, Giulio Terzi di Sant’Agata.  The Ambassador’s wife,  Dott.ssa Antonella Cinque,  graciously introduced us herself.  Our performance, “…a surprise gift…” for Senator Mario d’Urso, was warmly received by the Senator as well as the approximately 75 people in the audience.  It was a joy to perform for such an appreciative and knowledgeable audience.

More information about Ambassador Terzi, Dr. Cinque and the Villa Firenze can be found here: http://www.ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/NR/rdonlyres/83A18031-1DC5-4710-A0E3-613A6773E39E/37273/VF.pdf

More information about the Villa Firenze can be found here: http://www.homeanddesign.com/article.asp?article=20997