Alexander Svensen enjoys a career as a classical, jazz, and pop double bassist and electric bassist throughout New England and the northeastern United States. He is the principal bassist of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra, assistant principal bassist of the Springfield (MA) Symphony Orchestra, and section bass in the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and Hartford Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his active performing career, Alex teaches classical and jazz double bass as well as jazz theory, improvisation, and historical concepts. Alex received degrees from the State University of NY at Fredonia and the Yale School of Music.
Romina Kostare grew up in Tirana, Albania, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Performance from the University of Tirana. She has performed with several prestigious ensembles, including the Tirana Opera and Ballet Theater Orchestra and the University of Arts Faculty Chamber Orchestra. Her passion for chamber music emerged during her student years as a member of the Albanian Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, with whom she toured extensively throughout Europe. In 1998, Romina moved to Amherst, Massachusetts, to continue her studies at the University of Massachusetts, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Violin Performance under the mentorship of Professor Charles Treger. A former fellow of the renowned Tanglewood Music Center, Romina is currently a member of both the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and the Hartford Symphony Orchestra.
Patrick Berry is a broadcast journalist and the Host and Executive Producer of a new show "InFocus" on WWLP. He was born and raised in Westfield, and has established a long career in radio and television within the Greater Springfield area. He was president and owner of The Westfield News Group, and hosted a two-hour weekly radio show on WSKB 89.5FM, which was also simulcast on WCPC-TV. He joined WWLP in 2020 to be the Co-host of a popular daily show "Mass Appeal." Patrick is a big supporter of MOSSO and recently became a member of MOSSO's Board of Directors.
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