Prince Edward Island Instrumental

Patrycja Staszek - violinst began her musical training at age 7. She has participated in many National and European Competitions and garnered many awards. She has performed as a soloist with various Orchestras in Poland. She is a scholarship holder of "Polish Rising Music Stars".Weronika Staszek - pianist started to play piano at the age of 7. She also participated in many National and European Competitions and consistently placing in the top three tier. Composer, Pieter Ijsselstein began his musical training on the piano at the age 8. Pieter also studied flute for several years during his time in High School. Pieter is primarily interested in baroque and ragtime music. He has written music for a variety of instruments and ensembles. Pieter and his wife Geraldine, an artist, own the Birchtree Gallery in Victoria, Prince Edward Island. They both graduated from Calvin College, Grand Rapids Michigan. “Pieter’s music feels like a time capsule—nostalgic and transportive, yet timeless in its ability to stir something deeply familiar.” Harrison Cohen.