The Nancy Leonard Ensemble
The Nancy Leonard Ensemble is comprised of an accordionist and two
vocalists. We seek opportunities to perform concerts all over the globe. Our ensemble has a vast and
comprehensive repertoire of songs from such musical categories as International Songs sung in nine
languages: Italian, German, French, Spanish, Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian, Latin and English. Our
repertoire also includes Operettas, Opera, Musical Theater [Broadway Hits], Inspirational/ Religious music,
Old Time Favorites and Standards. The ensemble also leads audiences in sing-a long sessions to provide
audience participation.
Nancy Leonard [ Accordionist ] studied music and the accordion under Dr. Carmelo Pino from
Catholic University's School of Music and who has been a frequent performer at the Kennedy Center. Nancy is an
active member with the American Accordion Association and has performed with the Washington Metro Accordion Society
(WMAS) in Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, Gettysburg, Orlando, Philadelphia and throughout the Washington/Baltimore
Metro area including Falls Church, Alexandria, Bethesda and Silver Spring, and Baltimore area. Nancy has been a
part of the Frank Marocco Fifty -Piece (50) Orchestra in the annual concerts held in Mesa, Arizona. Nancy belongs
to the Phoenix, Arizona Accordion Club and the Florida Accordion Association. Her repertory includes selections of
Ballads, French, Greek, Irish, Italian, Jewish, Russian, and Polish. She performs Polkas, Ballads, Show Tunes and
Waltzes for musical entertainment and much of this music is available on her two (2) CD's.
Donato Soranno, Tenor; and Ilona Dulaski, Soprano are classically
trained singers who performed in various venues such as The National Theatre in Washington, DC, music
festivals, restaurants, country clubs, community centers, senior centers, retirement communities, social
clubs, churches and private parties. Live performances of the ensemble have been videotaped and aired
on television. DVDs and CDs are available on the Internet for viewing and downloading. The website
address is www.donatosoranno.com
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