"I was amazed by their skill and mastery; the passion that brought their music to life."
With their unique blend of contemporary and classical styles, Wind & Steel presents an eclectic collection of music. Their broad range and innovative musical choices combine to create exciting and unconventional concert experiences.
The repertoire of the classical crossover duo ranges from classical, to pop, to film, to rock. Over the years, Wind & Steel has created dozens of new arrangements for flute and guitar, ranging from For the Love of a Princess from Braveheart to Blackbird to Stairway to Heaven.
In addition to their original arrangements, they also perform stunning interpretations classical repertoire that ranges from lyrical works such as Ravel's Pavane for Dead Princess, to virtuosic pieces like Piazzolla's Histoire du Tango.
In 2009, Ben & Kristin founded Da Capo Music Studio, located in Elburn, IL. Da Capo began as a one room music studio where Ben & Kristin taught piano, flute, and guitar lessons. Over the past 13 years Da Capo has expanded twice and is now one of the largest music studios in the Western Chicago suburbs, making Ben & Kristin two of the most highly sought-after instructors in the area.
