Larisa and Steven Elisha are each internationally acclaimed artists who have distinguished themselves around the world as soloists, chamber musicians and teachers. Together they are the incomparable Elaris Duo whose electrifying performances and consummate artistry have delighted audiences from the moment their association began.
Recently named Musicians of the Year by the Kansas Federation of Music Clubs, the Elaris Duo was selected for the Kansas Touring roster of the Kansas Arts Commission. The Elaris duo is available for chamber and solo concerts, workshops and other educational programs, performing a broad repertoire of violin-cello duos from Baroque through contemporary music, including new commissions.
Musicians of the Year 2003
Kansas Federation of Music Clubs
Kansas Touring Program Artists
Kansas Arts Commission
Heartland Arts Fund Artists
Arts Midwest/Mid-America Arts Alliance
“...Their performance of the Brahms double concerto for violin and cello was revelatory.
... the Elaris Duo presented a unanimity of phrasing and tonal projection that was stunning in its conception and execution. The synchronicity of the unison passages alone was a marvel. ... ” - Topeka Capital-Journal
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