"These two
musicians were wonderful. I thought I had died and gone to heaven!"
- Customer
at Cipoletti's Restaurant in Loveland CO.
Dear Victoria and
Bill
You played such and important role in the success of our luncheon at
Bisetti's and everyone enjoyed the music. You were so easy to
listen to and did not drown out the conversation. The two of you sounded just
beautiful and what fun to have us participate in the music at the end of the
party! You were the PERFECT accompaniment to our event and we can't thank you
enough.
- Peggy B.
Perfect with Popp - Violin & Accordion Duo
Delight your friends and guests with a taste of European
charm with table-side musical entertainment at its finest. Performing
enchanting and exciting melodies from their European Accents
Collection, this duo is the impressive highlight you'll want at your
special celebration.
Professional Background
Victoria Lorán is the violinist of
Azari Lorán String Duo, and Perfect with Popp Strolling Duo. She is
the owner and business manager of Lorán Strings which has been providing
classical music services to the Front Range area since 1995. Victoria
studied violin performance at the University of Northern Colorado where
she recieved her Bachelor of Arts degree. She has played with many
of the area groups to include the Denver Chamber Orchestra, Cheyenne
Symphony and the Greeley Philharmonic where she served as a principal
violinist. Victoria's love of European folk music began as a very young child while growing up in a musically and culturally rich family.
Bill Popp, DMA, is the accordionist of Perfect with Popp Strolling Duo. Bill
experience includes 20 years of performance and music arranging with
the Air Force Strolling Strings. His career has included many performances
at the White House for visiting dignitaries as well as tours to Europe and Asia (including Japan, Korea, and the Phillipines.) More than 75 of Bill's musical arrangments have
been performed world wide. Bill has a doctoral degree from The Catholic University
of America in Washington, D.C. and is the recipient of many national awards
and military citations which credit his contributions to the musical
world. Bill's years of travel throughout Europe and his talent to improvise, bring a rich authenticity to traditional melodiesand folk dances.
New!Our music cd, European Accents, is FINALLY released! Cd's are $15.00 each. (Includes shipping) To order, please send payment to: Loran Strings, 2207 Wakefield Drive, Fort Collins CO 80526
Strolling Samples
Timeless, heartwarming, formal...and fun!
Reception music selections for this strolling duo include an
array of folk music from around the world, memorable waltzes, contemporary
Broadway favorites and well-loved melodies. The repertoire for Perfect with Popp
Strolling Duo is vast and varied- from Straus waltzes
and Brahm’s
Hungarian dances, to Italian and French favorites...all part of our European Accents Collection. Included in this popular collection are also musical treasures from Eastern Europe, traditional Russian folk dances and Spanish serenades.
Some Strolling Samples are ...
Gentil Pensiero
Italian
Two Guitars
Russian
La Vi En Rose
French
Liebesfreud (Love's Joy)
Austrian
Tarantella
Italian
Annie Laurie
Irish
Espana
Spanish
Hungarian Dance
Hungarian
Wedding Music Repertoire
Although unique to the Front Range of Colorado, the accordion with strings has been a tradition in Europe for more than a century and is now heard extensively throughout cities in the Eastern United States. Together, the violin with accordion makes a creative and classic combination for receptions as well as concerts.
Air from Suite No #3 (+)
by Bach
Arioso (+)
by Bach
Ave Maria (+)
by Schubert
Bridal Chorus (*)
by Wagner
Canon in D (*)
by Pachelbel
Fanfare and March (*)
by Purcell
Fanfare from the Water Music (*)
by Handel
Finale
by Handle
Four Seasons (Spring, Winter) (+)
by Vivaldi
Hawaiian Wedding Song
by King
Hymn to Joy (*)
by Beethoven
If
by Gates
Jesu, Joy of Mans' Desiring (+) (*)
by Bach
La Rejouissance from the Royal Fireworks (*)
by Handel
Largetto
by Handel
Largo from Xerses (*)
by Handel
Leibesleid
by Kreisler
Mazel Tov
by Boch
Meditation from Thais (+)
by Massenet
Memory (+)
by Webber
Minuet
by Boccherini
Musetta's Waltz
by Puccini
On The Wings of Song (+)
by Mendelssohn
One Hand One Heart (+)
by Bernstein
Pastorale and Sarabande (*)
by Corelli
Processional from the Royal Fireworks (*)
by Handel
Processional from the Water Music (*)
by Handel
Rigaudon (*)
by Campra
Rondeau (*)
by Mouret
Sabbath Prayer (+)
by Boch
See the Conquering Hero (*)
by Handel
Somewhere in Time (+)
by Barry
St. Anthony's Chorale
by Haydn
Suite in D (Prelude)
by Vinci
Te Deum (*)
by Charpentier
The Lord's Prayer (+)
by Malotte
Theme (Air) from Water Music
by Handel
Trumpet Tune (*)
by Purcell
Trumpet Voluntary (*)
by Clarke/Purcell
Unchained Melody (+)
by North
Vivace from Sonata
by Telemann
Wind Beneath My Wings
by Silber
We've Only Just Begun (+)
by Carpenter
Wedding March (*)
by Mendelssohn
Selections marked (*) is a good choice for processional or recessional.
Selections marked (+) are good selections for music during the service i.e. unity candle, flowers to mothers, etc.
All Selections Performed by Victoria Lorán, Violin and William Popp, Accordion Perfect with Popp Demo CD.
Victoria Lorán is the violinist of
Azari Lorán String Duo, and Perfect with Popp Strolling Duo. She is
the owner and business manager of Lorán Strings which has been providing
classical music services to the Front Range area since 1995. Victoria
studied violin performance at the University of Northern Colorado where
she recieved her Bachelor of Arts degree. She has played with many
of the area groups to include the Denver Chamber Orchestra, Cheyenne
Symphony and the Greeley Philharmonic where she served as a principal
violinist. Victoria's love of European folk music began as a very young child while growing up in a musically and culturally rich family.
Musical Groups 