Val
Musician Val has enjoyed an extensive performing career in Europe and North America, appearing as soloist with several orchestras, including The English String Orchestra. She made her London debut at St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, has given twenty world premieres and collaborated in many master classes with great artists including Jaqueline du PrÈ. Val has given recitals in countless concert series and major music festivals, recorded for Nimbus, commissioned many new works and broadcast on radio and television. In Canada she is often heard on CBC radio in her duo, Gemini, which she shares with her identical twin sister, Julie. Their first CD was nominated for Best Classical Album in the West Coast Music Awards and they have been featured soloists with the Vancouver Opera Orchestra and the Victoria and Edmonton Symphonies. Val is very blessed to make her home on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. She is also truly thankful for the countless blessings of prayers, love and appreciation that she has received, since becoming the musician for Living Faith in 2002. |