Braimah, Sheku and Jeneba Kanneh-Mason in collaboration with Florian Leonhard Fine Violins performed a captivating programme of music by Mendelssohn. Each piece was performed in its original form or in arrangements by leading violinists of a previous generation. Donations from Read more
The ABYSO welcomed New York-based wind repairer Andy Frobig for a second visit to service and repair the Orchestra’s wind instruments. Andy worked with two local trainees, Orlando and Theron, both of whom are members of the ABYSO, to teach Read more
As Antigua and Barbuda and the ABYSO continue to grapple with the challenges of the COVID-19 virus, the ABYSO invited its members to participate in an information-sharing seminar on vaccines. Members were encouraged to ask any questions of our expert Read more
The ABYSO welcomed Keith Graves of the UK-based charity Luthiers without Borders for his third visit to Antigua. Keith spent 10 days on Island conducting the workshops alongside maintenance work for the ABYSO string instruments. The trainees were Clibert Hector, Read more
The ABYSO extends thanks to friends of the ABYSO for their donation of musical instruments. A big thank you to David Curtis who donated a double bass and some scores. David was the guest conductor at the ABYSO Evensong in Read more
The ABYSO is thrilled that veteran string tutor, Wendy Max, continues to support the ABYSO Cello programme as a tutor. Wendy is a frequent visitor to Antigua and Barbuda and over her music teaching career has been credited with Read more
The ABYSO is thrilled to have three professional music educators on Island as part of its annual Tutors in Residence programme. The ABYSO provides a hybrid year-round training programme of virtual and face to face workshops led by post-conservatory level Read more
The ABYSO was the grateful recipient of a donation from the CIBC First Caribbean International Bank to support its teaching programmes. Senior management and staff of the Bank were treated to a performance of well-known pieces by a string ensemble Read more
Twenty-two musicians from the ABYSO joined the Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DESA) Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra, Encore Creativity for Older Adults, Annapolis Symphony Academy and The Northwest School for a performance of Bizet’s Habenera with Emmy and Read more
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Vocal Music Department will be hosting “An Evening at the Opera” featuring Denyce Graves and other guest performers including the ABYSO
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