| "Internationally acclaimed violinist and concerto master Ioan Harea (pronounced 'e-yoon ha-ree-ah') is a phenomenally gifted performer." |
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| "A citizen of Canada, Venezuela, Romania, Harea currently lives in Ottawa, where he works as a concertmaster, soloist, studio musician and teacher. He is the founder of the Harea String Quartet and teaches at the Crane School of Music at New York State University in Potsdam." |
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| "Virtuosi Production's 2001 CD release Classic Gypsy captures Harea's unique style and talent. The CD reveals Harea as a virtuoso, capable of combining classical favorites with his own blend of gypsy music, tangos and jazz." |
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| "Harea played for an enthusiastic crowd at the National Art Center's Fourth Stage on September 13. Keep and ear out for upcoming CDs and performances by Ottawa's "Classic Gypsy"" |
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| Ottawa Life Magazine - November 2002 |
