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| Alla
Breve is a guitar and flute duo dedicated to providing live
music that is perfectly suited for any occasion. Choose
from a broad range of music styles, including a sophisticated classical repertoire, tasteful and creative jazz
standards and originals, and recognized and well-loved popular
favorites. Or, request a sensitive blend of styles. |
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| Alla
Breve's smooth and lyrical sound can provide the ideal
atmosphere for weddings, religious services, social gatherings
and educational events. |
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husband-wife team of guitarist Steven Kirby and flutist Kristine
Kirby has performed at hundreds of weddings and other events
over the years. Their partnership conveys the sense of
harmony and rapport that only comes
with years of sharing the enriching experience of dedicated
professional musicianship. Through association with a
network of other such professionals, the players are also
available in trios, quartets or as soloists for events calling
for larger or smaller ensembles. |
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| The
Advantages of Guitar and Flute |
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Beauty
of Sound: Lush guitar chords combined with
the singing quality of the flute blend to create a
uniquely broad palate of tonal colors. Solo
plus accompaniment instrumentation is ideal
for recognized and well-loved melodies as well as
sophisticated arrangements.
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Versatility:
Guitar
and flute duo is suitable for all styles of music,
and fits into any venue.
We provide a sound of majesty and ethereal
beauty for church or other religious services, grace
and elegance for garden ceremonies and other outdoor
functions, and upbeat rhythm for a lively club or
cocktail hour atmosphere.
Carefully chosen sound equipment ensures that
our music can easily fill a large space; at the same
time we can deliver a subtle acoustic sound
appropriate for more intimate occasions.
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Affordability:
In addition to being portable and flexible, the
small two-person ensemble helps keep the price down,
while still providing the widest possible range of
musical styles and selections.
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| About
Steven Kirby |
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| Steven
Kirby is expert at all styles of guitar playing,
including classical, jazz, popular and a range of
acoustic styles.
Formative training in England earned him the
highest level on the Royal College of Music
certificate exam. A cum laude graduate of Berklee
College of Music, he was the recipient of multiple
merit scholarships.
A composer and seasoned performer, he is
currently working on his second international release
(Challenge Records) which showcases his own music and
formidable improvisational skills.
He has been described as “…one of the most
promising new players and composers on the modern jazz
scene today.” (Jazz Times). He continues to perform
at numerous festivals, concert and club venues in the
Boston and New York areas, and is on the faculty of
Indian Hill Arts Center in Littleton, Massachusetts. |
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| About
Kristine Kirby |
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classical training began in Rochester, New York; where
she pursued musical studies with Eastman School of
Music faculty and members of the Rochester
Philharmonic Orchestra.
In Boston, she expanded into jazz and
improvisational music, studying at the New England
Conservatory of Music.
She plays flute and piccolo with the Thayer
Symphony Orchestra in central Massachusetts. She has
also served in the pit orchestra for numerous musical
theatre productions in the area.
As an active freelance musician, she
participates both as a soloist and ensemble member in
recitals and concerts throughout the community, and
maintains a busy teaching schedule at her home studio
in Concord, Massachusetts and at local schools. |
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| Testimonials |
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"The
music was absolutely beautiful. We had the
opportunity to really listen during the
meditative part of our ceremony and it was very
moving. Thank you for learning our special
song!"
L. Stark
Cohasett, MA
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“Thank
you for the wonderful music you provided for our
wedding. We
enjoyed the music and many of our guests
mentioned that it was great.
We will definitely recommend you to
others.”
Judy and Ken Perrin
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“We
wanted to thank you for creating such lovely
music for our wedding!
It was truly beautiful! And with
the music and dancing together, it was
magical!"
Jennifer and Jim McGowan |
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"Alla
Breve sounded absolutely beautiful at both the
ceremony and cocktail hour. We appreciated your
advice and help in selecting the music and then
hearing it in both settings was just wonderful.
Thank you!"
Ronald P. and Kelly P.
Milford, MA |
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“Steven
and Kristine have performed many times at
weddings and events that I have catered and they
have always provided excellent music. I am confident in
recommending them.”
Jerome Pica,
Owner
The Seasoned
Chef
at Fruitlands Museum |
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