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About the Duo

Steven and Abha formed the dearing concert duo in 1998 after becoming partners in marriage and in the short time since have performed in venues across the US, Canada, England, and Scotland. They have produced three critically acclaimed CD's that are heard on radio stations across North America and the UK, and they have performed on both American public television and CBC television. Both Abha and Steven reside on faculty at Windsor/Detroit area music schools.

Our first two CD's focus on the repertoire for guitar and flute. Our third CD is a diversion and premiers the vocals of Abha Dearing singing the popular songs from Falla and Villa Lobos. We believe we have chosen the best music from Spain, Argentina, Brasil and beyond and we hope that the recordings will bring you years of listening enjoyment.

2003
Outstanding Classical
Small Ensemble

2002
Outstanding Classical
Vocalist
(Abha Dearing)

Outstanding Classical
Small Ensemble

Outstanding Classical
Recording
(Snapshots of South America)

2001
Outstanding Classical
Vocalist
(Abha Dearing)

Vocalist and flautist Abha Dearing grew up in Michigan where she began performing at the age of five with her father. She earned a Bachelors degree at Wayne State University studying flute with Ervin Monroe (DSO) and Clem Barone (DSO ret.), and is currently pursuing her Masters degree studying voice with Janice Albright at Oakland University. Abha has won a number of awards including "Outstanding Classical Vocalist" given twice by the Motor City Music Foundation. She has performed in many countries around the world in both Western and East Indian styles of music. Abha is on the music faculty at Mercy High School and Birmingham Unitarian Church.

Guitarist Steven Dearing grew up in Ontario and received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Windsor and his Master's from Wayne State University. He has studied under several guitarists including Jeffrey McFadden, Dominic Bertucci and John Holmquist, and has performed in master classes with David Russel, Manuel Barreuco, and Fabio Zanon. Steven has been nominated Outstanding Classical Instrumentalist, performed with orchestra, won a number of competitions and scholarships, and was featured on both CBC-radio and television. He is currently the Guitar Instructor at the University of Windsor and Macomb County College.

Highlights

On April 19, 2002, the Dearing's were presented with THREE awards by the Motor City Music Foundation: Outstanding Classical Vocalist for the second year in a row, Outstanding Classical Album for Snapshots of South America and the Duo won Outstanding Small Ensemble. [More Info]

They were honored to perform for Canada's Prime Minister amongst many delegates at the 2000 Organization of American States Summit.

All three CD's have received a number of glowing reviews.

The Duo is the most recent addition to the Michigan Humanities touring roster.

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In the words of three different concert presenters: "It is obvious that the Dearings bring passion and dedication to their craft...the future is bright for such talented musicians." "Our audience was most impressed with the caliber of the performance." "I can confidently say that the DCD would be a welcomed addition to any music series."

The duo has performed throughout the American and Canadian mid-west at numerous concert halls, churches, museums, art galleries and libraries. In the summer of 2002, the duo made its first appearances in Europe with a number of concerts in England and Scotland.

Classical music CDs for sale by the award winning Dearing Concert Duo. Music by DeFalla, Rodrigo, Villa Lobos, Piazzolla, Pujol and more. We offer a unique mix of Voice and Classical Guitar, Flute and Classical guitar and solo guitar covering a broad range of styles and specializing in Spanish and latin music.