About

Mitso Floor is a violist and occasional cellist from Seattle, WA. He has an insatiable appetite for Dvořák and chamber music, which began when he formed his first string quartet—the Bach Street Boyz—in 8th grade. He received a Bachelor’s degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and a Master’s degree as a Mancini Fellow at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami. During his studies, he has often worked with composers to expand the solo viola repertoire, premiering several works for the instrument, as well as one for solo cello. Mitso has performed with the Palm Beach Symphony, Vallejo Symphony, Nu Deco Ensemble, and a wide range of artists including Gerard Schwarz, Rev Run, and José Feliciano. In his spare time, he makes videos of himself playing many different instruments (and non-instruments) at the same time, which can be found at http://youtube.com/Beanzo.

Music

Selected repertoire:
J.S. Bach, Cello Suites
Kenji Bunch, The 3 Gs
Paul Hindemith, Viola Sonata Op. 31 No. 4
Wesley Thompson, Rhapsody on Three and Fourth
Johannes Brahms, Sonatas for Viola and Piano
Dmitri Shostakovich, Sonata for Viola and Piano
Paul Wiancko, American Haiku for viola and cello
Ludwig van Beethoven, Duet with Obligato Eyeglasses
Astor Piazzolla, Five Tangos arr. for viola and cello
Ernst von Dohnányi, Serenade for String Trio, Op. 10
Ludwig van Beethoven, String Trios Op. 9 Nos. 1-3
Antonín Dvořák, String Quintet in E Flat, Op. 97

Videos