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Bay Chamber Players
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Violinist
- Travels up to 150 miles
- $200 to $800
Overview
Typically as a solo violinist I enjoy playing a variety of jazz standards, favorite light classical selections, pop and classical literature. This seems to fit well for parties, receptions and weddings. Recently I have added a new pianist and we are playing classical and lighter piano/violin literature for dinner parties, formal recitals, home recitals and church services. I am available to perform as a violinist in combination with piano as a duo and by adding a cellist now as a trio. Our ensemble can adapt to most requests by adding string players to perform string trios, quartets and other chamber combinations.
11 Reviews
Gil played at my event and I received many positive comments regarding his playing. He knew many different songs walked around the room playing and talking with my guests. Very glad I choose him and I would certainly do it again.
Violinist
The wedding of our daughter was accompanied by Deb & Gil Bigenho. The music was perfect, the songs suggested were loved by the wedding party! I would recommend them highly for any event. Absolute Perfection!
Violinist
Gil played at my event and I received many positive comments regarding his playing. He knew many different songs walked around the room playing and talking with my guests. Very glad I choose him and I would certainly do it again.
Violinist
Gil was wonderful to work with. He played beautifully and made the day very special. I would highly recommend to anybody looking for Violinist. Very nice gentleman and easy to work with.
Violinist
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I've seen them in concert, and was astonishingly impressed with their performance. Making a request for my own wedding!
Classical Duo
Gil and Will were very professional, and played beautifully and were so kind and easy to work with! Was able to communicate with Gil in detail and always got a quick response. Highly recommend!
Classical Duo
Awesome duo for event! They were professional, talented and played a variety of classical, light contemporary and standards. Perfect!
Classical Duo
We hired the Bay Chamber Players for a resident Christmas event at Concordia at Villa St Joseph. Gil and Will were very professional and interacted well with our senior population. We had Gil as a strolling violinist and Will on keyboard. A wonderful match for our event- they added a classy and festive touch! Thanks so much!!!
Classical Duo
The Bay Chamber Players were hired for our annual client appreciate event at a local winery. They were prompt professional and easy to work with. They helped set a calm and relaxing tone for the evening.
Classical Ensemble, Strolling Violinist
I hired the Bay Chamber Players for my daughter's wedding. They took the whole event to the next level of elegance. Gil, the violinist, was phenomenal. He created such beautiful music it was truly breathtaking. The pianist was flawless, even when the flower girl wouldn't walk down the aisle. She played as if she knew she wasn't walking. Combined with the guitar, it was an unforgettable performance. To this day people still comment on their performance and how wonderful it was. They will be definitely playing at my next daughter's wedding!!!
Classical Ensemble
I hired the Bay Chambers Players several times for my church services, as well as my community singing group’s concert. They provided a wonderful half hour musical prelude before Christmas Eve worship and accompanied the hymns. I have attended excellent recitals given by the group also. The leader of the group, Gil B., has also presented many beautiful solo pieces himself, including a meaningful Good Friday service, as well as working with whatever musicians are needed for the occasion or scores in use, with various musical styles. He has been engaged often because I can count on him for his fantastic playing with excellent tone quality and attention to detail, dependability, and professionalism.
Classical Ensemble, Strolling Violinist
Booking Info
Price Range: $200 to $800
What to Expect
As a violinist I have worked alone as a soloist but also with piano or guitar and have put together string trios, quartets and even larger string ensembles. Our performances have included full length recitals, informal parties, events for corporate functions and even the occasional home recital. Our music is inclusive and can be geared to the classical, jazz, and popular tastes and can be tailored to your function and taste of music. We have a portable full length keyboard if an acoustic piano is not available and can play with or without amplification. We believe when we are asked to perform given the venue and time to prepare can accommodate most requests.
About
Graduating from Manhattan School of Music having studied with renowned violin instructors Raphael Bronstein and Paul Zukofsky I chose to play string quartets as a first violinist in Maine as my first job. My string trio was also at this time invited to perform at Columbia University. This first love musically, chamber music has found me performing and working with major calibre musicians such as Gunther Schuller, Elliot Schwartz, Carlos Montoya, Henry Mancini and Josef Silverstein to name a few. As a free lance musician I’ve performed part time with the Pittsburgh Opera and ballet orchestras and before she won her 2021 Pulitzer Prize, under Tania Leon while in New York at the Dance Theatre of Harlem. I have traveled some performing throughout the United States with Mantovani’s touring orchestra and have international solo experience with the Rome Festival Orchestra in 1984. Here in Pittsburgh having started my own chamber group, The Bay Chamber Players, I have enjoyed a variety of musical experiences. These experiences have allowed me to continue to freelance and perform as a soloist, chamber musician, strolling violinist, folk and jazz performer while continuing to freelance with area and tristate orchestras. Currently I also continue to perform as a strolling violinist, with my piano/violin duo and recently have added a new cellist to our ensemble allowing us to perform as a piano trio. We continue to enjoy making music as a string ensemble and look forward to our next recital, wedding, party and event.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| November 17, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Birthday Party |
| October 26, 2024 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 04, 2024 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 13, 2024 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 07, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| May 12, 2024 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Mother’s Day Concert |
| May 11, 2024 • All-day event | Concert |
| April 13, 2024 • All-day event | Concert |
| March 16, 2024 • All-day event | Concert |
| March 03, 2024 • All-day event | Concert |
| February 17, 2024 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Gala Song Event |
| February 16, 2024 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Gala Song Event |
| February 15, 2024 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Gala Song Event |
| December 30, 2023 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 18, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
| December 24, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Performance |
| December 20, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Performance |
| December 20, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 11, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Performance |
| December 11, 2022 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Church Service |
| December 09, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Performance |
| December 08, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Performance |
| November 29, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Performance |
| September 20, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |