Forever in Harmony
Melodies of Life

Máté Szigeti trained at the University of Debrecen, obtaining B.A. in '97 and an M. A in '09. He spent years with the Debrecen Symphony before serving as principal flautist and soloist with the Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra from 2000-2010. After moving to Canada in 2010, he became active in Hamilton, Oakville, and the surrounding area's music scene, performing with various orchestras and directing/conducting multiple ensembles. He teaches at his private studio and the PEN Education Centre, focusing on empowering students to develop their strengths sharing his love of music through concerts and events.

Hungarian violinist Anita began her musical journey early, excelling in dance before discovering the violin. She graduated from Béla Bartók University and performed with the Debrecen Symphony across Europe. She played with the Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra and taught at the conservatory. Since moving to Canada in 2010, she has contributed to Hamilton's music scene, serving as a second principal violinist for the Hamilton City Ballet and co-founding the Cricket Chamber Orchestra.  She has shared her love of the violin and music with students at her private studio as well as during her performances with the orchestra and other events.

Marta Greda-Kicek is a Polish-Canadian soprano who began music at 7, studying violin, piano, guitar. She started singing at 15 and pursued opera at the Academy of Music in Poland and Weimar. After moving to Canada, she graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University and participated in the Metropolitan Opera Apprentice program. Marta performs in Canada and the USA, with notable roles like Queen of the Night and Gilda. Now in Hamilton, she teaches at the Conservatory for the Arts, runs a private studio, and works with various choirs.

Bettina von Kampen started her violin studies in Winnipeg, MB when she was 10 years old. She joined the Winnipeg Youth Orchestra and then the Mennonite Community Orchestra. She has played in many community musical groups throughout the GTA including the North York Symphony and the Burlington Symphony. She currently is a member of the Cricket Chamber Orchestra, the Hamilton City Ballet Orchestra, the Oakville Chamber Orchestra and the Masterworks of Oakville Orchestra. 

Andreas grew up in Oakville with three younger sisters in a musical family. He earned his Grade 10 RCM in piano and attended Appleby College on a cello scholarship, later playing in the McMaster University Orchestra while studying Civil Engineering. He performs with various ensembles in Oakville, including the Oakville Symphony, Oakville Chamber Orchestra and Masterworks of Oakville. Andreas met Máté Szigeti in the Oakville Symphony and has played with him and Anita in the Cricket Chamber Orchestra and the Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts' Nutcracker ballet orchestra.

Sophia began violin studies at the Hamilton Academy with Anita Hiripi Szigetine and served as concert meister for the Cricket Chamber Orchestra, touring Hungary twice. Since 2017, she has performed in The Nutcracker with the Hamilton City Ballet and played with the Brock University String Orchestra. 2022, since she has also performed at weddings and events while teaching violin. Her diverse background enhances her artistry and versatility.