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Local violinist returned home to receive a special honour

Angelina Gandolfo (Weber) received a Clearview Public Schools 2019 Award of Merit
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Homegrown talent Angelina Gandolfo (Weber), who attended Gus Wetter School, was recently back in the area. She, along with Brendan Bell of Donalda, were recipients of Clearview Public Schools 2019 Award of Merit. Photo submitted

By Kevin J. Sabo For the Advance

Homegrown talent Angelina Gandolfo (Weber) was recently back in the area.

She, along with Brendan Bell of Donalda, were recipients of Clearview Public Schools 2019 Award of Merit.

The award is presented at the end of each school year and is awarded to former students or faculty who have excelled in their respective fields. Gandolfo, who graduated from Gus Wetter School in 2008 has become a well-known violinist who has performed with various orchestras and at music festivals across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

“It was truly an honour to receive the Clearview Award of Merit,” said Gandolfo in a recent interview.

“I feel so grateful for all the support I received during my school years, and it is very humbling to receive this recognition.”

Gandolfo began studying the violin as a child and continued with it through high-school. After graduation she attended Eastman School of Music where she graduated with her Bachelor of Music degree with distinction in Violin Performance. It was at Eastman that she met her husband, Adam Gandolfo, Virginia Symphony Orchestra Second Trumpet. She subsequently attended McGill University and received her Master of Music degree.

Over the past few years, Gandolfo has played with the Virginia Symphony, as a guest soloist with the Concordia Symphony Orchestra, and with the National Academy Orchestra of Canada, to name a few.

“I find the collaborative elements of playing in a symphony orchestra the most fulfilling,” said Gandolfo.

“Performing with over 100 instrumentalists and 100 choir members all on the same stage is always a thrilling experience.”

Away from the stage, Gandolfo teaches violin in a private studio at the Virginia Beach School of the Arts, and travels back to this region regularly.

“My husband and I love to visit as often as we can. Generally, about once or twice a year,” said Gandolfo.

Gandolfo and Bell were presented with their awards at the school division annual awards night held in June.


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