Rebecca and Leah met when studying for their BMus(Hons) Music Degree at Trinity College of Music, London. They form Gemini Duo, a vibrant and dynamic ensemble, providing both Classical, Latin and Popular Music, along with a touch of style to any event.
Gemini Duo combines the flourishing sound of flute with the depth and mellow tones of the cello, creating a unique and elegant partnership.
The duos have performed all over the UK, tailoring their repertoire and adding a touch of class to every function. Gemini Duo welcome requests for music for every occasion.
Highlights
• Classically trained musicians
• Stunningly beautiful sound of the flute and cello combined
• Friendly and accommodating service
• Excellent value for money
• Attractive musicians adding a touch of elegance to any function
Meet the duos
Leah started playing the ‘cello aged 10 and gained a full scholarship to Trinity in 2004. Leah began studies with David Kenedy and is currently studying with Naomi Butterworth. As a Mmus student, Leah was awarded the Orchestral Mentorship Scholarship awarded for Postgraduate Study, the Beatrice Taylor Scholarship as well as being a TCM scholar. This has enabled her to work closely alongside William Schofield of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and the RPO. Leah was recently awarded a full scholarship by the Dartington International Festival in order to study with Raphael Wallfisch and has taken part in a variety of masterclasses, including those with Leonid Gorokhov, Lowri Blake and Roel Dieltiens. Leah has played with various ensembles both in London and at home in Wales, including the Britten Pears Orchestra, Young Janacek Philharmonic, Amadeus Orchestra and Sinfonia Cymru. A highlight of 2010 was being invited to Bangkok to play for the King of Thailand’s Birthday, as well as playing the solo Cello part of the Brahms Double Concerto with the Amadeus Orchestra in China.
Rebecca began playing the flute at the age of seven and started lessons at the age of eight. In 1996 Rebecca was awarded a place at the Junior Guild Hall school of Music and Drama where she studied for five years under Mary Ryan, Sarah Newbold and Anna Noakes. Rebecca has attended a variety of courses consisting of the National Wind and Chamber Orchestra of Great Britain, and ‘Breath of Fresh Air’ directed by Anna Noakes. She has also toured with Surrey County Youth Orchestra where she played first flute. Rebecca was successful in winning the Senior Woodwind Soloists class at Woking Music Festival in 2003, progressing to perform in Woking Young Musician of the Year. Following this she won Godalming Music Festival where she was chosen to play at the rewards presentation evening. An invitation followed to play for Woking Symphony Orchestra. After accepting a place to study at Trinity College of Music on the BMus (Hons) course she continued her studies with Anna Noakes and also received tuition from Lynda Coffin. Rebecca plays regularly with a harpist and is a member of the Avesta Trio for flute, cello and piano, both ensembles play for weddings and recitals. Rebecca has also had the opportunity to play for various shows including Oliver and Mikado.
Repertoire List
A wish (Chopin)
Adagio (Albinoni)
Air on the G String (J.S.Bach)
Allegro for Musical Clock (Beethoven)
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Handel)
Arioso (J.S.Bach)
Ave Maria (Gounod)
Ave Maria (Schubert)
Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart)
Ballade (Chopin)
Blue Tango (Leroy Anderson) String 4et Pad
Canon (Pachelbel)
Cantabile (Tartini)
Carol of the bells (Traditional)
Chanson de Matin (Elgar)
Christmas Music Selection
Danse Macabre (Saint-Saens)
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Tchaikovsky)
Fantasie (Teleman)
Flower Duet from Lakme (Delibes)
Greensleeves (Traditional)
Hornpipe from the Water Music (Handel)
Humoresque (Dvorak)
Hungarian Dance (Brahms)
In the Hall of the Mountain King (Grieg)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (J.S.Bach)
La Donna e Mobile (Verdi)
La Cumparsita (Rodriguez)
La Rejouissance from the Royal Fireworks (Handel)
Largo (Handel)
Maple Leaf Rag (Joplin)
Meditation from Thais (Massenet)
Mexican Hat Dance (Traditional)
Minuet (Boccherini)
Minuet in G (Beethoven)
Morning (Grieg)
Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven)
Nimrod from the Enigma Variations (Elgar)
Ode to Joy (Beethoven)
Offenbach Melodies: Overture, Waltz, Can-Can (Offenbach)
One Fine Day from Madam Butterfly (Puccini)
Panis Angelicus (Franck)
Pavane (Fauré)
Romanza from Eine Kleine (Mozart)
Rondeau (Mouret)
Rule Britannia (Arne)
Salut d’amour (Elgar)
Modern/ Jazz
I Got Rhythm
Joplin
Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off
Maple Leaf Rag
Pine Apple Rag
Rag-Time Dance
The Entertainer
Christmas Carols
Angels We Have Heard on High
Away in a Manger
Coventry Carol
Dance of the Reed Flutes
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Deck the Halls
For Unto Us a Child is Born
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Overture
Silent Night
Sing We Now of Christmas Noel Nouvelet
The Nutcracker
Trepak
Wassail Song
We Three Kings of Orient Are
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Selection of Popular Songs arranged on request for no extra charge…
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