Gregory Gershteyn is a professional violinist with a long and distinguished career. He currently plays for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra. Gregory is also one of the most popular freelance violinists in the Colorado Springs area. Gregory was born in Belarus, a nation that was then part of the USSR. When he was 7 years old, Gregory began attending a school specializing in music where he studied the violin. Gregory went on to attend the Byelorussian State Conservatory, where he continued to study violin with professor Roman Nodel.

In 1979 Gregory graduated from the conservatory and won an audition for the State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Belarus, where he worked until 1989. In 1989 Gregory left the USSR and moved to the United States of America. In 1993 Gregory won an audition with the Colorado Springs Symphony Orchestra (now the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra), where he currently works. For Curbside Culture, Gregory will perform as a strolling violinist who plays classical and popular music, including music from well-known musicals and movies..

As a Curbside Culture host site, you will be responsible for (1) providing electricity by running an extension cord to the street or performance location, and (2) gathering a small audience to enjoy the performance (please follow current social distancing guidelines). Pricing and performance options are listed below, and all financial transactions should be conducted directly with the performer, in a mutually convenient manner.

• 15 Minute Set of 3 Songs: $50
• 30 Minute Set of Music: $75
• 60 Minute Set of Music: $150

Email Gregory to SCHEDULE A PERFORMANCE

Launched in 2020 by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, Curbside Culture brings the performing arts out into the community by facilitating small-scale live performances outside of private residences, businesses, cultural venues, assisted living facilities, and local gathering spots. Perfect for birthday parties, graduations, weddings, and a variety of special events, Curbside Culture offers community members an intimate and enjoyable cultural experience, and a meaningful way to help support local artists.

All Curbside Culture performing artists operate as Independent Contractors, and the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region is not responsible for their actions or the content of their performance. Curbside Culture performing artists, host sites, and audience members are encouraged to follow all State, county and local protocols for mitigating the spread of the COVID-19 virus. If the performance site becomes unsafe at any time, performing artists reserve the right to leave immediately–without any obligation to reschedule or provide a refund. By scheduling a Curbside Culture performance, you are agreeing to these terms. For questions about Curbside Culture, please contact the performing artist directly, or email info@CulturalOffice.org.