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1 Daniel & Marla Nistico Guitar & Flute University Ave, Apt 3 Rochester, NY 14607

2 duo vela ˈvālə plural form of VELUM: of Latin origin, meaning sails With a ship and the stars to guide, let Duo Vela transport you across the ocean to other lands. Experience new sounds and indulge your senses in the colors and picturesque scenes painted by the flute and guitar Formed in 2014, the husband and wife duo is comprised of Australian guitarist Daniel Nistico and American flutist Marla Nistico. Duo Vela s main goals are to break the classical norm and challenge the traditional audience & performer relationship. This is done by: staying as true as possible to the performance practices of the musical origins (i.e. Baroque style/piazzolla/etc..), speaking and interacting with the audience all throughout the performance, encouraging the audience to ask questions, take pictures and record as they wish, and by the occasional use of multi-media to enhance the audio and visual experience for the audience. Duo Vela s first tour occurred in the summer of 2015 from Upstate New York down to Hampton Roads, Virginia. In the midst of the tour, they were featured on Classical WXXI s Backstage Pass with Julia Figueras. Most recently, Duo Vela performed on the Tidewater Classical Guitar Society s Season (November 19th/20th). In May 2016, the Shanghai International Cultural Arts Co. will host Duo Vela for a series of concerts in and around Shanghai, China. Immediately following, Duo Vela will travel to Australia for a two month tour of Daniel s native country.

3 duo vela ˈvālə plural form of VELUM: of Latin origin, meaning sails With a ship and the stars to guide, let Duo Vela transport you across the ocean to other lands. Experience new sounds and indulge your senses in the colors and picturesque scenes painted by the flute and guitar Formed in 2014, the husband and wife duo is comprised of Australian guitarist Daniel Nistico and American flutist Marla Nistico. Duo Vela s main goals are to break the classical norm and challenge the traditional audience & performer relationship. In May-July 2016, Duo Vela will travel to China and Australia to do a series of concerts in and around Shanghai, Victoria, and New South Wales. Australian born guitarist Daniel Nistico has performed in numerous countries across the globe including New Zealand, Chile, Serbia and the USA, establishing himself as a guitarist of high calibre. Daniel frequently participates in major competitions and has been the recipient of several awards and prizes. Daniel has regularly been featured on radio stations ABC Classic FM and 3MBS Fine Music Radio and has performed at prominent venues across Melbourne including the National Gallery of Victoria and Iwaki Auditorium. In 2011 Daniel won 1st place representing Australia and New Zealand in the Lions Global Youth Music Competition held in Seattle, USA. In 2013, Daniel won 2nd place in The World Competition, an open instrumental competition run entirely online. In 2014 Daniel won 1st place in the Great Lakes Guitar Society Competition held in Buffalo, NY, USA. Daniel was first taught by his father at the age of twelve and soon studied at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (VCASS), a specialist music and dance school, winning the Most Outstanding Soloist award in Daniel completed his undergraduate degree at the Victorian College of the Arts, studying with award winning guitarist Tonié Field and internationally renowned

4 pianist and Eastman alumna Dr. Donna Coleman. Daniel completed his Masters of Music Performance at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music in In 2013, Daniel recorded his debut album Un Viaje Mistico A Mystical Journey, containing both familiar works and hidden gems of the guitar repertoire. Daniel is currently undertaking a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) at the Eastman School of Music, studying with Nicholas Goluses and Paul O Dette. Daniel is the first guitarist in the school s 94 year history to have been nominated for an Artist Certificate, an award that acknowledges rare excellence in performance standard. Daniel has performed in masterclasses for Lorenzo Micheli, Thomas Offermann, Oscar Ghilia, Paul O dette, Elliot Fisk, Carlo Barrone, Slava Grigoryan, Stanley Yates, Rafael Andia, Edoardo Catemario, Manuel Barrueco, Ricardo Gallén, Franz Halasz, Zoarn Dukic, and Martha Masters.

5 Marla Nistico is a versatile flautist based out of Rochester NY who is passionate for soloing, chamber music, and teaching. In the spring of 2015, Marla completed a Master of Music Degree in Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music while studying with Bonita Boyd. Marla is the Adjunct Flute Instructor at the State University of NY at Oswego, member of Duo Vela, and also maintains a private studio at home. In June 2015, Marla was chosen as principal flutist and awarded full scholarship to attend the month long festival Prague Summer Nights. Marla has placed first in many competitions including the Richmond, VA Flute Fest (2012 & 2010) and the South Carolina Flute Society s Young Artist Competition (2011). Additionally, she has attended the Aspen Music Festival and School in 2012 and the Aria International Summer Institute in Marla has performed for world renowned flutists including Andreas Blau, Aaron Goldman, Mimi Stillman, Ransom Wilson, Brooks de Wetter-Smith, and Carol Wincenc. Marla received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Flute Performance from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2013, where she studied with Dr. Tabatha Easley. In 2009 she graduated from the Governor s School for the Arts in Norfolk, VA where she studied with Patti R. Watters.

6 Australian born guitarist Daniel Nistico has performed in numerous countries across the globe, including New Zealand, Chile, Serbia and the USA, establishing himself as a guitarist of high calibre. Daniel frequently participates in major competitions and has been the recipient of several awards and prizes. In 2013, Daniel recorded his debut album Un Viaje Mistico A Mystical Journey, containing both familiar works and hidden gems of the guitar repertoire. Daniel is currently undertaking a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) at the Eastman School of Music, studying with Nicholas Goluses and Paul O Dette. Daniel is the first guitarist in the school s 94 year history to have been nominated for an Artist Certificate, an award that acknowledges rare excellence in performance standard. Marla Nistico is a versatile flautist based out of Rochester NY who is passionate for soloing, chamber music, and teaching. In the spring of 2015, Marla completed a Master of Music Degree in Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music while studying with Bonita Boyd. She is the Adjunct Flute Instructor at the State University of NY at Oswego, member of Duo Vela, and also maintains a private studio at home. Marla has placed first in competitions including the Richmond, VA Flute Fest (2012 & 2010) and the South Carolina Flute Society s Young Artist Competition (2011); Marla has performed in masterclasses for world renowned flutists including Andreas Blau, Aaron Goldman, Mimi Stillman, Ransom Wilson, Brooks de Wetter-Smith, and Carol Wincenc.

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