Don V. Lax has played violin for
over two thousand weddings during the past
15 years. His romantic style, classical, training and modern sensibilities
make him the
perfect choice for any style of wedding, from classic church
wedding to barefoot on the beach. He is available solo or with a wide
variety of ensembles, from duo to large group. Don V. Lax began playing
violin at age five, while living in Karachi, Pakistan. His Rumanian father
gave him his first lessons, until the family moved to Bombay, India, where
a classically trained teacher was found. Continuing his studies, Lax
attended music conservatories in Paris and Rome, culminating in 1975, when
he decided to explore music beyond the classical realm.
Throughout
Europe and Greece, he played in many settings- solo, and with various
groups- performing every kind of music- from classical and gypsy to jazz,
rock and popular folk melodies. Lax has also composed many original tunes,
blending his Rumanian heritage, world influences and classical background.
Since moving to America, he has
performed and recorded with numerous jazz, folk and rock musicians, and
also with symphony, opera, ballet, and chamber groups. His credits include
playing in orchestras for such luminaries as Ella
Fitzgerald and Pavarotti, opening for Rickie Lee Jones, recording on CD's
with Airto, Paul McCandless and Michael Manring, and many others.
Presently making his home on Maui, he divides his time between performing,
teaching, recording & swimming in the warm ocean. Among the groups
with which he plays are- duos with guitarists Vance Koenig & Jim
Spector; Gypsy band "Zingaro"; The Espresso Band with Tim
O'Hara; Island Breeze with Marty Baum; Classical duos, trios and quartets,
and the Haleakala Chamber Players.
Price: $200.00 per hour West Maui Drive Fee: $50.00