Rhapsodie presents an elegant blend of
artistry and repertoire. Their unique interpretations bring to
life the wealth of literature for this ensemble. Original
works from Baroque to Romantic and Contemporary make sharing an
evening with Rhapsodie a memorable musical experience.
Glennda Dove Pellito, flute, is a member of the faculty at SUNY Geneseo,
the Hochstein Music School and RIT. She performs with several
chamber music ensembles including the Sampler Trio with whom
she records on the Sampler Record label and the Geneseo
Woodwind Quintet. Ms. Dove has performed at the National Flute
Conventions in Detroit and Boston and travels extensively as a
soloist, clinician, and flute historian. While at the Eastman
School of Music she studied with Joseph Mariano and received a
Bachelor of Music degree. Traveling to London for graduate work
at the Royal College of Music, she studied with John
Francis and earned an Associate diploma. Ms. Dove has
participated in master classes held by Jean-Pierre Rampal and
Marcel Moyse.
David Hult, viola, a winner of the Viola
Virtuoso Prize at the Hudson Valley International String Artist
Competition, balances an active career as a guest soloist, a
chamber and orchestral musician, and teacher. His performances
have taken him all over the United States and Europe. He has
performed extensively as a solo violist for the Juilliard
Chamber Players and the New York Chamber Orchestra. As violist
with the Hampshire String Quartet and the Tremont String
Quartet, he premiered numerous compositions which have been
recorded on the Opus 1 and Centaur Record labels. A graduate of
the Interlochen Arts Academy, Mr. Hult received his
Bachelor’s degree from the Eastman School of Music and
his Master’s and DMA degrees at the Juilliard School. His
teachers have included Ivan Galamian, Millard Taylor, and Paul
Doktor. Currently, Mr. Hult is a member of the faculty at
Nazareth College and the Chautauqua Music School.
