More than 600 Humber Bay Shores area residents have signed a petition calling for a classically-trained violinist to return to playing beautiful music on the grounds after he was banned and charged with trespassing.

Kristian Gusho, who is described as ‘Albania’s leading violinist,’ has been banned from a Humber Bay park for a year and charged with trespassing, according to residents on social media.

Hundreds of residents who enjoyed Gusho’s music from their balconies or on the ground, have left irate posts online or have written to Councillor Mark Grimes calling for the violinist to be allowed to return and resume his concerts, which were appreciated and well attended.

A petition being circulated online to Humber Bay and city officials to have Gusho return to playing on the grounds has been signed by more than 635 residents so far.

“Last Saturday I listened to music being played on the lawn outside the farmers market – people had gathered on the grass, respectfully distancing to listen to the gentleman playing,” wrote Joanne Sigglekow. “It was really quite beautiful to see people enjoying music in the park.”

Gusho wrote that he was told he was violating the law because Humber Bay is a park and he requires a permit.

“I am using amplifier that officially is not allowed but there is no musician in Toronto that doesn’t use an amplifier due to street, car, motorcycle, boat and airplane noise,” the violinist replied.

He said if buskers are banned there would no stars as Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendez and other celebrities.

Resident Gaby Saad wrote that she was with Gusho when he received a call from a by-law officer responding to a complaint from the Office of Councillor Grimes.

“Buskers in general aren’t allowed to use “amplification,” though everyone does it,” Saad said.

“I really enjoy these buskers in our community so I’m hoping that something can be done to satisfy everyone,” said Robin Clay. “If we start enforcing noise, it could affect other venues such as the Humber Bay Shores Waterfront Festival.”

Chelsea Marchese wrote “people complained because they’re scared they might catch COVID-19 while sitting in their apartment with binoculars.”

“Maybe the violinist can provide his vaccination card,” Ryan Joseph piped in.

Peggy Miyashiro Vieira called it a ‘crazy’ decision to ban a violinist from the property.

“I have never seen a more successful street musician than him anywhere I have visited,” Vieira noted. “He entertained, motivated many to dance.”

Daniela Veljkovic wrote “Grimes got rid of music faster than the fireworks. “

“We enjoyed him from our 17th floor apartment at Newport Beach,” cited David Chapman. “Beats the cars. Can’t believe some dolts would complain.”

Gusho’s biography states that he is a virtuosic classical player and winner of the Andrea Postacchini Violin Prize, the Remember Enescu Competition and is a passionate ambassador of Albanian folk music. He has played with renowned Albanian songstress Juliana Pasha, folk idol Sidrit Bejleri and recorded a duo with his wife, Eriola.

“He produces cutting-edge original music for his own albums and for other artists around the world,’ according to his bio.

Gusho is urging disappointed music lovers to complain by email to Grimes’ office.

The petition can be accessed at change.org