Album Notes

"Romanza", features this duo's signature sound of melodic, romantic standards with an international flair. Melding Latin, Classical, Gypsy, Celtic and Klezmer elements, their style is a musical conversation using hammer dulcimer, harp, guitar, guitar synthesizer and voice.

Originally conceived as a "gig" recording, reflecting the artists' performance repertoire, Romanza grew into a more ambitious project, expanding to include melodies from a variety of musical traditions.


Comments from Romanza performances:

We want to thank you so much for your beautiful music that made our wedding perfect...You were wonderful and should we ever be in need of beautiful music again, you will be the first we call.
~ Dave and Marni B.

Thank you both very much for making Mom and Dad's 50 year wedding anniversary a great success! You were wonderful!.
~ Sharon and Susan J.

Thank you so much for the beautiful string music you played at our reception! It was the perfect soft background...
~ Sarah and Joseph H.


Philip Muehl and "Ariel" Laurel Strong (formerly Laurel StrongMuehl) stopped performing together in 2004, but their CD lives on. Since 2004, Philip has left playing dulcimer to study the Hungarian cimbalom. Ariel continues her vocals, guitar and harp playing as a soloist and runs the website www.dangerousangel.com.