Valdone Arffa
Piano
About
I am a classical pianist with passion for vocal arts and theater. I enjoy collaborating with vocalists and vocal ensembles, as well dancers and other theatrical groups. Currently I am collaborating with soprano Karen Fried (https://www.karenfriedsoprano.com) and we are looking forward to sharing our music together with the groupmuse audiences!
I am originally from Lithuania which is also where I started my musical journey. As a soloist, I made my orchestra debut at the age of eleven with the St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra of Vilnius. I have also earned awards in four Lithuanian national and four international piano competitions in France, Estonia, Italy, and Lithuania. Most Recently, and I became a winner of the Texas State Concerto and Aria Competition 2020.
Music
I specialize in Romantic and post-Romantic repertoire. In my performances I enjoy featuring selections by lesser- known composers while also including some of the traditional audience favorites. As a collaborator, my greatest passion is interactive performances, that include theatrical elements. I most frequently collaborate with vocalists and fellow pianists performing 4-hand or 2-piano repertoire. I love sharing music in more intimate chamber settings that allow to communicate with the audience and other performers on a more personal level.
Videos
Ensemble profiles
- Instrument: Piano, Flute, and Bassoon
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- 1 groupmuse played
- Instrument: Vocal duo
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- 1 groupmuse played
Programs
Host one of these programs in your space!
- Musician profile: Valdone Arffa
- Instruments: Flue, Bassoon, and Piano Trio
Past groupmuses (3)
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Salon
West-Side Muses welcomes Vilna Trio!
Friday, Dec 1, 2023 7:30 PM PST
- Neighborhood: Mar Vista, Los Angeles
- Instruments: Flute, Bassoon, and Keyboard Trio
- Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event
Happened about 1 year ago
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Saturday, May 27, 2023 6:30 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica
- Composers: Britten, Schumann, Debussy
- Instruments: Vocal duo
- Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event
Happened over 1 year ago
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Saturday, Jun 1, 2019 7:00 PM CDT
- Neighborhood: Bucktown, Chicago
- Composers: Schubert,Flegier,Rodrigo,Bolcom,Grieg
- Instruments: Mezzo-soprano, Bass, Piano
- Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event
Happened over 5 years ago