The Bryngelson-Laughlin Duo

Brilliant virtuosity, exquisite control of dynamics and phrasing and innovative programming are the hallmarks of a Bryngelson-Laughlin Duo performance. Their wide-ranging repertoire includes colorful tangos by Piazzolla, the operatic lyricism of Giuliani, delicately crafted post-modern works by Francaix and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and the frenetic, jazzy rhythms of Michael Daugherty.

Beth Bryngelson and Christopher Laughlin, both acclaimed soloists in their own right, first performed together on the Little Night Music series in Chicago in 2002.  Since then they have performed live on WFMT radio in Chicago, on Wisconsin Public Radio, and are prizewinners in the 2003 Mid-America Guitar Ensemble Festival International Competition. Their debut CD was released by Peregrine records in 2004.

Guitarist Christopher Laughlin has performed all across the United States and around the world. He has appeared in over 25 nations in Europe, North and South America, Africa, and the Pacific Rim. He has received critical acclaim as a concerto soloist with numerous orchestras, has performed live on radio stations across the nation, and has released two recordings on Peregrine Records, Danza! and Simplicio. Of Simplicio John von Rhein of the Chicago Tribune wrote, “The legendary Segovia doubtless would have heartily approved the program and the performances.” Mr. Laughlin holds degrees from Yale University and the Peabody Conservatory, and was awarded a Fulbright Grant for study in France .

Flutist Beth Bryngelson made her debut at age sixteen as a soloist with the Meadowbrook Festival Orchestra. Since then she has performed as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States and Europe . She is a member of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and has performed with the St. Louis Symphony and Milwaukee Symphony. She has won awards and honors from the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and Quest for Excellence International Competition, among many others. Ms. Bryngelson studied with Julius Baker, Jacob Berg, and Donald Peck. She holds Bachelor’s degree from DePaul University .

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