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Through their innovative blending of classical and traditional forms, Larksgrove brings a fresh voice to the musical scene. Peter Zay, cello and guitar, and EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin and fiddle, present unique interpretations of the classics and inventive arrangements of traditional tunes. Equally at home on the concert stage and in the dance hall, Larksgrove exhibit inspired collaboration at its best.
Bio
Blending classical and traditional music, the duo Larksgrove brings a fresh voice to the concert hall. Their unique interpretations of the classics and novel arrangements of traditional fiddle tunes infuse their performances with inventiveness and surprise. Equally at home in the concert hall and the dance hall, Peter Zay, cello and guitar, and EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin and fiddle, enjoy the challenge of playing new styles of music and difficult repertoire, and their performances reveal the comfort and delight they glean from creative collaboration.
Both grew up as country kids, EmmaLee on a working farm in Central Illinois and Peter in the wooded Berkshires of western Massachusetts. These two accomplished musicians connect not only with their music but through their deep roots in the land and the natural world. From pulling weeds, splitting wood and driving a tractor to studying at top-notch music conservatories and developing careers as performing musicians, Peter and EmmaLee share similar musical paths. Peter cut his musical teeth playing in rock and heavy metal bands while studying classical cello and donning his tux for orchestra concerts. In her youth, EmmaLee studied Suzuki violin and performed in regional orchestras and string quartets. Then she would kick back and use her fiddle to drive spirited old-time barn dances. The delight these two display in sharing their eclectic music is reflected in the faces of audience members who are captivated by this dynamic duo.
EmmaLee and Peter perform live in concert halls and on stages, on nature trails and in parks and classrooms. And they’re well-versed in the technology of producing recorded and livestream performances audiences enjoy from far flung locations.
