Violin and Harp Duet: A Philharmonia Concert

The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra presents a violin and harp duet, on Friday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m. Ciara Dabkoswski (violin) and Stefan Wendel (harp) will be playing Saint-Saens' Fantaisie for Violin & Harp, Piazzolla's Histoire du Tango, and Kreutzer-Boscha's Nocturne No.1 in Bb.

Stefan Wendel and Ciara Dabkowski are a violin and harp duo from San Diego, CA. They met playing for the Villa Musica Summer Orchestra in 2016 and regularly perform together in various ensembles, including the Coronado Philharmonia, City Ballet Orchestra, and La Jolla Symphony. Stefan received his degree in harp performance from the Royal Academy of Music in London and now serves as principal harpist with the City Ballet Orchestra while pursuing a graduate degree in Mathematics. Ciara received her degree in Mathematics from UCSD and in addition to her career as a software engineer, serves as orchestra manager and librarian for both the City Ballet Orchestra and Villa Musica Summer Orchestra.

Doors open at 12:45. Seating is first come, first served. 

Ciara Dabkowski is a violinist and software engineer from San Diego, CA. In addition to performing with the Coronado Philharmonia, La Jolla Symphony, and other local ensembles, she is the orchestra manager and librarian for both the City Ballet Orchestra and the Villa Musica Summer Orchestra.

Stefan Wendel began playing the harp at the age of six, here in San Diego. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in London with a Bachelor’s in Harp Performance, he turned to San Diego and has played in many wonderful local groups including the Coronado Philharmonic Orchestra, Musica Vitale, and the San Diego City Ballet Orchestra. He also enthusiastically participates in community-driven performances that range from solo recitals, chamber music concerts, musical theater productions, and Japanese folk music events. When he is not playing music, Stefan enjoys practicing Tai Chi, learning Argentine Tango, and studying pure mathematics.