Toth/Nitsch violin piano duo

About Me

ATTENTION BANDS:
After receiving many, many requests from random bands who haven't taken the time to email us first, Kevin and Lisa will no longer be accepting friend requests from bands. We like meeting new people and artists on myspace. We kindly request, however, that you send us a message or two FIRST before hitting the "Add a Friend." We are really on here to network, make true friends, share our love of music, and not be friend 1501 on your Friends list. We would like to get to know YOU on some congenial level, first.
If your band sends us a request without bothering to send a message, then it is obvious to us that:
a) you haven't read our profile
b) you're too busy playing myspace Pokemon (Gotta Add Em All)
c) we definitely will NOT add you.
ABOUT LISA AND KEVIN
In January of 1995, violinist Lisa Toth and pianist Dr. Kevin Nitsch met at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. She was completing her degrees in Violin Performance and Music Education; he was (and is) Professor of Piano there. Shortly after that fateful meeting, they began rehearsing together and soon collaborated in a performance of the magical Faure Sonata before a very appreciative audience. Recognizing their powerful musical chemistry, they decided to form a professional duo.
Nitsch, born and raised in Jackson, Missouri, received a PhD from the prestigious Eastman school in Rochester, NY. His deeply spiritual nature is reflected in every nuance of his playing. Imbuing both brilliancy of technique and multi-hued subtlety in every phrase he produces, his command of the piano is thorough and complete.
Violinist Toth, a native of Detroit, taps into her Hungarian heritage when she creates music with her violin. Her playing is at once fiery and daring, then instantly melts into tenderness and subtlety. Her inimitable tone is intense and expressive of the full range of emotion she pours into her music.
Together, the duo of Toth and Nitsch have collaborated for nearly a decade, performing countless recitals throughout Western New York. Their large repertoire includes Vivaldi's Four Seasons concerti, as well as sonatas by Debussy, Faure, Franck, Beethoven, and all three of Brahms sonatas. Most recently, the duo received rave reviews for their presentation of the virtuosic Sonata in E-flat major by Richard Strauss.
A CD of pieces from the duo's live performances is now available (order it through their myspace homepage). They will soon record a new CD which will include some of their favorite works.
The Toth/Nitsch duo is currently booking concerts in the Rochester area and elsewhere throughout Western NY. If you would like to engage them, please contact either Lisa or Kevin, via myspace. They would love to come to your town and play!

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Member Since: 8/22/2004
Band Website: check back soon" check back soon
Band Members: Lisa Toth, violinist; Dr. Kevin Nitsch, pianist
Influences: Classical
Sounds Like: 2 parts Classical, 4 parts espresso!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Im performing Mussorgskys "Pictures at an Exhibition" this Sunday

I am concertmaster of the Genesee Symphony under the direction of Maestro Raffaele Livio Ponti. We will be performing Mussorgsky/Ravel's grand "Pictures at an Exhibition." This will be an ...
Posted by Toth/Nitsch violin piano duo on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:04:00 PST

Im featured violinist on a brand new demo song!!

Hi Folks!I am really, really happy and excited :D An indie rock group that I play violin in (along with Celtic harpist/guitarist/singer Mary Shannon and drummer Jonny Logic) has just produced ou...
Posted by Toth/Nitsch violin piano duo on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:15:00 PST

Im performing with the GSO in a few weeks

Hello friends :) The Genesee Symphony Orchestra (of which I am concertmaster) is presenting a concert in a few weeks. It will be a great programme, and I am especially looki...
Posted by Toth/Nitsch violin piano duo on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:11:00 PST

Daniel Barenboim amazing peace gesture

Many thanks to nierika Israeli conductor 'now Palestinian'14 January 2008 21:29Reutershttp://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/ article3336183.eceDaniel Barenboim, the world renowned Israeli pia...
Posted by Toth/Nitsch violin piano duo on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:10:00 PST

Im conducting a Holiday concert 2nite, 12-14-07

Livingston Philharmonic conductor/artistic director Lisa Toth presents a Joyous Christmas Friday, December 14, 2007 at 7:00 PM Avon Wesleyan Church 300 Genesee St. Avon, NY 14414 I...
Posted by Toth/Nitsch violin piano duo on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:47:00 PST

I’m performing Handel’s "Messiah" tomorrow :)

Hi folks. I am really happy, because I've just been officially appointed concertmaster of Genesee Valley Orchestra and Chorus Yesterday night, we had a concert and there will be a repeat p...
Posted by Toth/Nitsch violin piano duo on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 08:17:00 PST

Just finished 4-song demo w/ Mary Shannon & Jonny Logic

This past Sunday, Jonny Logic and I loaded up his car (more like boat, haha) with all his drums and gear and my violin, etc., and took the fun drive down to Naples, NY to the studio of Mary Shannon.&n...
Posted by Toth/Nitsch violin piano duo on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:48:00 PST

Pathologist: Doctor killed Beethoven

Pathologist: Doctor killed Beethoven By GEORGE JAHN, Associated Press Writer Tue Aug 23, 2:16 PM ET VIENNA, Austria - Did someone kill Beethoven? A Viennese pathologist claims the composer'...
Posted by Toth/Nitsch violin piano duo on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:14:00 PST

What I think about Americas decision for AGT

A guy with an f-ing puppet just won 'America's Got Talent.' While the really gifted ones went home. So, I guess he's gonna split his million bucks with that dumb doll of his...
Posted by Toth/Nitsch violin piano duo on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:13:00 PST

This Saturdays show w/ Mary Shannon is CANCELLED

That's how it goes sometimes. Here's the scoop: My friend and bandmate, the excellent Mary Shannon performed, solo, at this past weekend's Park Ave. Festival. Unfortunately--and due largel...
Posted by Toth/Nitsch violin piano duo on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:56:00 PST