The HS/HSV Symphony Guild is delighted to present Duo Nuovo as part of our Classic Concert Series. The concert will be held on Sunday, October 26 at 3 pm at Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines. General admission is $10 per person. You may register in advance on our website (your email confirmation is your ticket) or pay at the door.

Duo Nuovo is a collaboration between trumpeter Andrew Stadler and Violinist and Pianist Ariya Tai.

Their recital is named Echoes and Dialogues: Music in Conversation and it explores the expressive power of instrumental voices, from the intimate introspection of solo works to dynamic conversations between combinations of violin, trumpet, and piano. Ysaÿe and Rochberg push the violin to extremes of color and emotion, while Takemitsu’s Paths becomes a meditative monologue for solo trumpet. Duets including Cooman’s Sun Songs evoke dialogue and light, while pieces such as Florence Price’s Four Songs from “The Weary Blues” transport us across cultures and time through vivid, lyrical landscapes. Together, these works trace a journey of sound shaped by memory, tradition, and transformation.

Dr. Andrew Stadler is Adjunct Professor of High Brass at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith. A versatile trumpet teaching artist active throughout the state of Arkansas, he currently holds the position of second trumpet with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas. He has previously held a position with the Sioux City Symphony and has performed with the Tulsa Symphony, Des Moines Symphony, and Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra. In Spring 2025, he formed Duo Nuovo in collaboration with violinist and pianist Ariya Tai, giving their premiere recitals in Fort Smith and Little Rock.

Dr. Stadler maintains a private studio where he offers lessons to students of all ages and skill levels. He holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City Conservatory, a Master of Music degree from the Yale School of Music, and a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Alabama. His primary teachers include Keith Benjamin, Allan Dean, and Eric Yates.

Violinist Ariya Tai has performed extensively throughout the United States, Australia, and her home country, Malaysia. Ariya has played with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, served as the Assistant Concertmaster of Amarillo Symphony, and as a violinist of the Houston-based Carya String Quartet. She was the inaugural violin soloist at the Buddy Holly Hall for Arts and Sciences in Lubbock, TX.

Ariya has played in masterclasses with Sibbi Bernhardson, Anthea Kreston, Sally O’Reilly, and chamber music masterclasses with Benjamin Zander. Past summer festivals include the Round Top Festival Institute, Texas Music Festival and Lake City String Academy. She holds degrees from Texas Tech University and Rice University, where her primary teachers include Annie Chalex-Boyle and Paul Kantor.

Currently, Ariya lives in Houston, where she maintains a private studio and performs often with ensembles such as Mercury Chamber Orchestra and Apollo Chamber Players. During the summer, she plays with the Des Moines Metro Opera Festival Orchestra. Upcoming performances include a guest artist appearance with Chamber Music Amarillo for their 2025-2026 season. Ariya is also a member of Duo Nuovo, a collaboration with trumpeter Andrew Stadler formed in the Spring of 2025. An accomplished pianist, she worked with Dr. William Westney and Dr. May Tsao-Lim. Ariya can be heard on public radio and on the Sony Classical label.