Bella Musica Flute Quartet

 Rena Urso-Trapani, flute
Angela Scalie, violin Briana Bandy, viola
Sharon Rizzo, cello

Founded in 2001, the Bella Musica Flute Quartet showcases the combined talents of four internationally recognized musicians featured in film and television, symphony orchestras, studio recordings and performances with the hottest pop artists of today.

Their programs are varied and unique, yet traditional, featuring innovative programming and an electrifying stage presence.

Bella Musica are active throughout the year with performances and educational outreach events in California and the Northwest. They have regularly appeared as a featured ensemble at the Oregon Coast Music Festival in Coos Bay and are the resident outreach ensemble for the Redlands, Yucaipa and Diamond Bar school districts in California. Additionally, the group has collaborated with the acclaimed jazz duo Grant and Matheny.

Most recently, excerpts from their CD’s were featured in the films “Stick it in Detroit” and “Two Birds, One Stone.” In the fall of 2006, Bella Musica appeared as a featured ensemble at the gala opening of the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Orange County.

  • “...first-class chamber music: balanced, inventive and pitch perfect...” — Teri Albert, The World
     
  • “It was a magical evening. The response was overwhelmingly positive.” — David Wulff, Director of Music, La Cañada United Methodist Church


 

Bella Musica visit the studios of radio station KBHR
Photos by Kristen Autry

 

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