Who We Are

Yaeko and Ryan have merged their talents to bring a fresh and youthful sound to the New England area.

With over 20 years of experience leading and performing with string ensembles for some of the most elegant affairs in New England, Yaeko has built a dynamic network of elite musicians, creating a unique classical and modern string repertoire. Ryan has led some of the most successful event ensembles in Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and Palm Beach.

Yaeko Miranda Elmaleh

Violin

Yaeko started violin at age 3 and was classically trained. She received a BA in Music from New England Conservatory of Music in Contemporary Improvisation in 2002. Since graduating, Yaeko has been a member of the world-renowned Klezmer Conservatory Band (KCB) and has performed throughout the country at such venues as Avery Fischer Hall and Walt Disney Concert Hall, As a part of the KCB, Yaeko has had the honor of working with Itzhak Perlman and Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot on the Eternal Echos Project. As a part of the project she has played on Prairie Home Companion at Symphony Hall and Barclays Center, and recorded for PBS’s Great Performances. In addition, Yaeko has had the privilege of performing alongside the great Stevie Wonder at Boston’s TD Garden. Yaeko has worked with jazz clarinetist Don Byron, actress/singer Bernadette Peters, and has opened for Andy Statman. She also played in the NY run of the musical “Shlemiel the First” under the music direction of Zalmen Mlotek. In 2011, Yaeko recorded her debut album, The Yaeko Miranda Elmaleh Group, which has performed in venues throughout Boston.

Ryan Claunch

Piano

Ryan’s interest in music became apparent at a young age, growing up in a musical household and watching his parents play the piano. He studied classical and jazz piano early on, being named “most promising young jazz musician” by the School Jazz 2 festival while in high school—and graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Performance. Ryan has immersed himself in the Boston music scene as a freelance piano/keyboard player, performing many styles of music from classical to jazz, blues, pop, and R&B. In 2004, he became music director of a well-known, Boston-based wedding entertainment agency, and held this position for over 10 years, contributing to its substantial growth during his tenure. Ryan has performed with Aubrey Logan (Post Modern Jukebox), Sheena Easton, Keely Smith, and Jim Belushi, to name a few, and has shared the stage at festivals with artists including Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Diana Ross.