Welcome

I’m a cello performer who has given concerts throughout the United States and abroad as soloist and chamber musician, and who has performed numerous cello concertos as soloist with orchestra. I have a vast repertoire, and am available to perform in a variety of venues and for different types of audiences. I also love to teach, and I maintain studios in the Sarasota-Venice area of Florida and the Adirondacks of Northern New York State.

January 21, 2016 Cello/Piano Duo

Sarasota Artist Series Jan. 21, 2016 at Michael's on East in Sarasota.

The concert starts at 11 am and is followed by lunch.  Joyce Valentine and I will be playing works for cello and piano including Couperin's Pieces en Concert, Chopin's Cello Sonata and Piazzolla's exhilarating Grand Tango.   About Joyce Valentine's Carnegie Recital Hall debut, the  New York Times states  “…an impressive debut…the Ginastera was brisk, centered, propulsive and altogether thrilling, capped with a slam-bang finale that brought the house down.”

Michael's on East Ballroom is located at 1212 S. East Avenue,  Sarasota, FL  34239

Call Artist Series Concerts office at 941-306-1202 for tickets (10a-4p, M-F). Individual tickets: $45.  http://artistseriesconcerts.org/events/category/lunch-look-listen/

Rachmaninoff Sonata duo

Click on the link below to see a video of Cristine Coyiuto and me playing the Rachmaninoff Sonata in Manila, Philippines.

>>> Rachmaninoff Sonata

 

Ensembles

An accomplished chamber musician, Ann has won praise for her sensitive ensemble playing. Parisien Libéré de l’Essone called her performance of Brahms’ E minor Sonata “a dialogue tout en finesse.”  Vox in Camera remarked, “a most interesting, often passionate evening of chamber music. Alton’s playing throughout the evening was superb, clearly heartfelt.”  In addition to duo performances with piano, Ann has been cellist with Tritonis, the Concordia Trio, Concertium, Capital Chamber Artists, and the Valcour Chamber Players. Formerly principal cellist of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, Ann is currently principal cellist of the Lake Placid Sinfonietta. Her recordings are found on the Vox and Albany labels.

Tritonis

tritonisAs a member of TRITONIS, a trio with guitarist Joel Brown and flutist Kristin Bacchiocchi-Stewart, Ann has been active in commissioning and presenting new music by noted composers. This trio has been critically acclaimed for its “versatility, provocative programming, and expert performers.”

Reviews for Tritonis

Three exquisite performers. High Performance Review

Vibrant, thrillingly alive. State of the art performances. Albany Times Union

“This music is delightful, accessible, yet provocative.  Each piece, each movement reflects its descriptive title and engages the listener in a journey through some imaginative realm.  Highly recommended.” High Performance Review

Musical conception is articulated with finesse and a sure touch…..Tritonis brings true artistry to their task.  Guitar Review

An exceptional CD — that deserves to be better known.  (translation)  Dernieres Nouvelles D’Alsace

 

alton-coyiutoAlton/Coyiuto Duo 

Alton and Coyiuto brought out elegaic tenderness, depth, and brilliance.  Manila Times

 

 

 

Ace Trio

Recently Alton has joined with pianist, Cristine Coyiuto and violinist, Michael Emery to form the ACE TRIO. This past spring their Trio-n-Triple tour of the Philippines featuring both chamber music concerts and performances of  Beethoven’s Triple Concerto. The trio performed Beethoven’s Triple Concerto again in New York with the Lake Placid Sinfonietta. ACE TRIO has garnered critical praise for its “artistry and passion.”

Reviews for ACE Trio       

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Ace Trio

The intimacy the trio forged was in close rapport with the orchestra.  All soloists in their own right, they played their parts in admirable oneness.
The dance-like rhythm of the third movement pulsated with graceful zest.  A rousing performance.  Antonio  C. Hila, Philippine Daily Enquirer

The Triple Concerto was a triple threat.  Each performer demonstrated masterful skill and sensitive artistry.  Their tones were luminous, refined, and elegant.  Rosalinda Oroso, Philippine Star

Captivating from the first note to the last.  Christian Espiritu, AAVA News

The Brahms trio was played with fervor and passion.  Celine Pil, Manila Times, March 2012