Reviews/Press

"The capacity crowd . . . responded with great enthusiasm to the excellent singing of Janie Imperial . . .  one of the finest sopranos in the Triangle area [who] showed to perfection her instrument's lyric beauty, its range, its strength, and its great expressiveness."  - Classical Voice of North Carolina

"David Richter creates lyrical images of great poetry and subtlety . . . always something special" - Die Zeitung - Graz, Austria

 Janie Imperial

Soprano

Harp

     Janie Imperial comes to North Carolina after ten years of performing extensively throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands.  While living on St. Thomas, she appeared as a soloist with the Puerto Rico Symphony Chamber Orchestra and several regional ensembles.  A love for the music of Broadway led Janie to perform in the islands' resorts.  She also served as the soprano soloist for the St. Thomas Reformed Church.  A Celtic harp enthusiast, she has played for numerous weddings and celebrations.

Since moving to the Triangle,  Janie has sung with the Long Leaf Opera Company, The Opera Company of North Carolina, Duke University's Opera program, The Duke Classic Children's Charity Fundraiser, and at Duke Chapel. 

Janie is the soloist for St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and teaches voice and piano for Szymanski Studios in Chapel Hill.

 

David Richter

Classical

Guitar

 

     David Richter has performed to critical acclaim throughout the USA and Europe. His live, solo performances have been broadcast on television and radio nationwide, by NPR’s Performance Today (USA); CBC’s Arts National (Canada); RAI Television’s In Concerto (Italy) and the Hungarian National Television.

A four-time First Prize winner in competitions, including the 20^th International Guitar Competition in Milan, Italy and the National Wur-litzer Artist Competition, USA, David has also been recipient of numerous awards and grants, including a Solo Recitalist Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Having served as music director at Unity Center of Peace Church in Chapel Hill from 2006-2008, and teaching at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro, David also offers private instruction at his studio in Chapel Hill.