100-word all-purpose bio:
Violist Morgan O’Shaughnessey has performed live on RAI Radio 3 at Palazzo Quirinale for the President of the Italian Republic. He has also presented several recitals of modern Italian works at Teatro la Fenice in Venice as a part of festival lo spirito della musica di venezia, as well as recorded an album of the complete chamber music of Gino Gornini in collaboration with the Giorgio Cini Foundation, which was released on the Tactus label. He performs on a fine viola by Vincenzo Cavani di Spilamberto, and a bow by Darrell Hanks of Ashland, OR. His extensive discography with legendary producer Sylvia Massy includes string arrangements for Johnny Depp, Rihanna, and Soilwork. He holds a BM from San Francisco Conservatory, where he studied with Jodi Levitz and members of the Kronos Quartet. His other musical interests include the Scottish highland bagpipes, Swedish nyckelharpa, and Quebecois fiddle music. A passionate advocate for community involvement in music and art, Morgan is the artistic director for Springsart Series: a non-profit community concert series that produces accomplished regional artists in interactive artistic community events in a yurt deep in the forest near Ashland, Oregon. Please visit www.moshalto.com for more information on upcoming concert engagements and album releases.
Short Nycklharpa Bio:
Nyckelharpist Morgan O’Shaughnessey is on the cutting edge of a new wave of American folk musicians who play the unofficial national instrument of Sweden. As a classically-trained violist and music arranger, Morgan incorporates nyckelharpa into his work with legendary producer Sylvia Massy--writing for global pop artists including as Rihanna, Johnny Depp, and Soilwerk. Currently immersed rigorous studies for the title of Riksspelman--national folk musician of Sweden--Morgan is grafting Swedish Upplander music into his core repertoire of tunes from Ireland, Scotland, and Quebec. His 22 “Dipsea Steps” Caprices, op. 9 for solo nyckelharpa were crafted from the roots of his Northern Californian geographical heritage and the fruits of his lifelong immersion of Northern European Folk Music traditions. Morgan performs on a nyckelharpa by award-winning maker Bo Karlsson of Nacka, Sweden, which he acquired directly from the maker at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Osterbybruk Nyckelharpa Festival in Sweden. More information on album releases, bookings, and upcoming concerts may be found at www.moshalto.com.
O'Shaughnessey - Tchorzewski Duo Bio:
The O’Shaughessey-Tchorzewski Duo recently performed at Palazzo Quirinale in Rome, Italy, in a live broadcast on RAI Radio 3. The duo gave their debut performance in July 2012 at Gran Teatro La Fenice in Venice, Italy. Their acclaimed performance of Gino Gorini’s lost sonata for viola and piano earned an encore invitation for the following summer series with lo spirito della musica di venezia at Teatro la Fenice, sponsored by the Cini Foundation. The duo recorded their first album of the complete chamber music of Gino Gorini, which is available from the Tactus label. Following two west-coast recital tours and a recording session at the Castle Röhorsdorf in Dresden, Germany, the duo is set to release their next album which features works of Shostakovich, Beethoven, Stravinsky, Tertis, and Carter.
Early Music CV:
Period Ensemble Performance Experience
Teaching Experience
Educational Background
Teachers
Violist Morgan O’Shaughnessey has performed live on RAI Radio 3 at Palazzo Quirinale for the President of the Italian Republic. He has also presented several recitals of modern Italian works at Teatro la Fenice in Venice as a part of festival lo spirito della musica di venezia, as well as recorded an album of the complete chamber music of Gino Gornini in collaboration with the Giorgio Cini Foundation, which was released on the Tactus label. He performs on a fine viola by Vincenzo Cavani di Spilamberto, and a bow by Darrell Hanks of Ashland, OR. His extensive discography with legendary producer Sylvia Massy includes string arrangements for Johnny Depp, Rihanna, and Soilwork. He holds a BM from San Francisco Conservatory, where he studied with Jodi Levitz and members of the Kronos Quartet. His other musical interests include the Scottish highland bagpipes, Swedish nyckelharpa, and Quebecois fiddle music. A passionate advocate for community involvement in music and art, Morgan is the artistic director for Springsart Series: a non-profit community concert series that produces accomplished regional artists in interactive artistic community events in a yurt deep in the forest near Ashland, Oregon. Please visit www.moshalto.com for more information on upcoming concert engagements and album releases.
Short Nycklharpa Bio:
Nyckelharpist Morgan O’Shaughnessey is on the cutting edge of a new wave of American folk musicians who play the unofficial national instrument of Sweden. As a classically-trained violist and music arranger, Morgan incorporates nyckelharpa into his work with legendary producer Sylvia Massy--writing for global pop artists including as Rihanna, Johnny Depp, and Soilwerk. Currently immersed rigorous studies for the title of Riksspelman--national folk musician of Sweden--Morgan is grafting Swedish Upplander music into his core repertoire of tunes from Ireland, Scotland, and Quebec. His 22 “Dipsea Steps” Caprices, op. 9 for solo nyckelharpa were crafted from the roots of his Northern Californian geographical heritage and the fruits of his lifelong immersion of Northern European Folk Music traditions. Morgan performs on a nyckelharpa by award-winning maker Bo Karlsson of Nacka, Sweden, which he acquired directly from the maker at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Osterbybruk Nyckelharpa Festival in Sweden. More information on album releases, bookings, and upcoming concerts may be found at www.moshalto.com.
O'Shaughnessey - Tchorzewski Duo Bio:
The O’Shaughessey-Tchorzewski Duo recently performed at Palazzo Quirinale in Rome, Italy, in a live broadcast on RAI Radio 3. The duo gave their debut performance in July 2012 at Gran Teatro La Fenice in Venice, Italy. Their acclaimed performance of Gino Gorini’s lost sonata for viola and piano earned an encore invitation for the following summer series with lo spirito della musica di venezia at Teatro la Fenice, sponsored by the Cini Foundation. The duo recorded their first album of the complete chamber music of Gino Gorini, which is available from the Tactus label. Following two west-coast recital tours and a recording session at the Castle Röhorsdorf in Dresden, Germany, the duo is set to release their next album which features works of Shostakovich, Beethoven, Stravinsky, Tertis, and Carter.
Early Music CV:
Period Ensemble Performance Experience
- Musica Angelica, violin and viola 2016 - present
- UCLA EME, viola/viol/voice, Sept 2015 - present
- Delgani String Quartet (Baroque and Modern), founding member, Feb 2014 - May 2015
- Oregon Bach Collegium, section viola, Jan 2014 - May 2015
- Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, section viola, May 2012 - present
- Rogue Consort of Viols, founding member Mar 2012 - May 2015
- Jefferson Baroque Orchestra, principal viola and viol player, Oct 2011 - present
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music Viol Consort, tenor viol Sept 2008 - May 2011
- SFCM Baroque Ensemble, section and principal viola, Sept 2007 - May 2009
Teaching Experience
- Crossroads Elementary, beginning violin, Sept 2015 - present
- Saint Anne’s School, music appreciation, Sept 2015 - present
- Creekside Strings, guest fiddle teacher, Sept 2012 - present
- Private studio of ten students, Ashland, OR, Sept 2011 - May 2015
- Rogue Valley Symphony Chamber Players educational outreach, Sept 2012 - May 2015
- RVSO Classical Coaches Sept 2012 - May 2015
- Zephyr International Chamber Music Festival, director’s assistant, 2009, 2010, and 2012
- SFCM viola studio of Jodi Levitz, teacher’s assistant, 2008 - 2010
- Self-produced fiddle camps for all ages, Crescent City, CA July 2008 - 2010
Educational Background
- Master of Music in Viola Performance, UCLA, Sept 2015 - present (in progress)
- Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance, SFCM, 2011
- Diploma with honors in Viola Performance, Interlochen Arts Academy, 2007
Teachers
- Elisabeth Le Guin, 2015 - present
- Cory Jaimeson and Elisabeth Reed (SFCM) 2007 - 2011