Studio

BIELLO MARTIN STUDIO is a creative sanctuary housing the workshop and gallery of interdisciplinary artist MICHAEL BIELLO and composer/musician DAN MARTIN. BIELLO creates operatic neo-classic crystal chandeliers, sensually cascading metallic beads of light, and whimsical clay light sculptures. MARTIN is an award-winning composer and music producer and with BIELLO has created critically acclaimed musical theatre and performance pieces. BIELLO MARTIN STUDIO often presents intimate salons of art, music and theater.

148 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia / open by appointment or chance

The studio is available for concert recital and special event rentals. We have a wonderful Yamaha Grand Piano (C2). A PA system (Fender), mics, and mic stands are also available. A special space for intimate recitals and performances as well as readings and receptions. The acoustics are great. Seats 30 comfortably.

Excerpts from a review of a concert of Morton Feldman’s music at the studio by the Philadelphia Inquirer’s classical music critic David Patrick Stearns: “Roughly 30 people were seated in the Biello Martin Studio in Old City to hear Feldman’s late-period Palais de Mari in a room that felt like a parallel-universe Victorian parlor … Chandeliers were everywhere. Expansive cylinders of fringe hung down from the studio’s high ceiling … the music definitely benefited … the sound picture was more compact … and pianist Gordon Beeferman’s digital articulation felt more intense.” (6/8/11)