Local News

SVG to Host Its Largest Violin Event of 2024 

14 December 2024
This content originally appeared on One News SVG.
A collage of One News SVG images from the 2023 edition of Heartstrings: Love Stories.

By Admin. Updated 4:30 p.m., Saturday, December 14, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

The largest violin musical event of the year in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Russell’s Auditorium.

This event, titled “Heartstrings: Timeless,” is produced by the Heartstrings Violin Academy, which is operated by the renowned Nigeria/Vincentian violinist Samuel Toka and his wife, Kira Schubbert-Toka.

Attendees can expect a showcase featuring students from the Heartstrings Violin Academy performing together as an orchestra. In addition to group performances backed by a live band of top-class musicians, there will guest appearances from SVG’s finest artists and musicians.

After attracting hundreds of patrons last year, this year’s event is set to begin at 8:00 p.m.

Two scholarships valued at XCD 5000 each will be awarded two individuals to start their new journey playing the violin.

Ticket prices for the show are General: $75, Children: $35, and Front row specials: $100.

Tickets are available for purchase at Lady J in Kingstown and London Dessert at Arnos Vale or by calling +1 (794) 496-4273.