They have also played in Russia, Poland,
India, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Egypt, New Orleans, Mexico and
Costa Rica. The Sevena Violin Duo have premiered the work of Matthew
Miller and will make their debut as concerto soloists with the Orchestra
of Christ the Cornerstone in the forthcoming concert series.
As a "light" music ensemble the Sevena
Violin Duo provide bespoke musical entertainment for weddings, corporate
functions, private parties, cruises and can make arrangements of music
on request. The duo have played in the most prestigious venues in
and around London such as: The Natural History Museum, The Grosvenor
Hotel, The Royal Lancaster, Claridges, The Savoy, Stockbrook Manor,
The Connaught Rooms, The Tower of London, London Zoo and the Guards
Museum at Buckingham Palace.
Katie Neaves graduated
from the Royal College of Music in 2002, and has since had a varied
career as an orchestral, solo and chamber musician. Katie plays with
Opera UK, English Symphony Orchestra, Southbank Sinfonia and European
Chamber Opera.
As a solo artist
and chamber musician, Katie has toured much of England and Europe.
In 2003, Katie was awarded the Nannie
Jamieson Nutshell Scholarship. She also collaborated with Chinese
artist Zao Bhandi on his 2004 UK SARS exhibition and her penchant
for jazz has led her to write and publish violin duo arrangements
of various jazz standards.
She has made numerous
television appearances, of which include; MOBO Awards, "Celebrity
Auction" and The Queen's Golden Jubilee at Buckingham Palace.
Katie has also performed in Classic FM's "Classics in the City"
series.
Leanne Wren won
both violin and piano scholarships at a young age to Wells Cathedral
School where she studied for five years. She completed her education
at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where she gained an honours
degree in 2002. During her time at G.S.M.D. Leanne was awarded the
Wolfson Foundation Award and took part in many chamber music recitals
in venues throughout London including St. James Piccadilly, Southwark
Cathedral and The Wigmore Hall.
As a concerto soloist
Leanne has performed at Wells Cathedral, Bishops Palace, St-Martin-In-The-Fields
and St. John's Waterloo with the Southbank Sinfonia. She has recorded
works by Karg-Elert and Nicholas Chouveux for the National Sound Archive
and recorded a CD in aid of The Prince's Trust with The Dorset Male
Voice Choir.
Leanne has also
appeared as a guest soloist with the Llanelli Male Voice Choir in
highly acclaimed concerts in both Dorset and Wales. She regularly
appears on pop shows including T.O.T.P.'s, Smash Hits, National Music
Awards and CD:UK and enjoys freelancing with various orchestras and
chamber groups.