Stefan JackiwViolin Stefan Jackiw is one of America’s foremost violinists, captivating audiences with playing that combines poetry and purity with impeccable technique. Hailed for playing of “uncommon musical substance” that…
William HagenViolin “William Hagen’s violin rises from the orchestra to ever-loftier heights with a performance that is as passionate as it is poignantly phrased.” – Florida Times-Union The riveting American…
Mark KosowerCello A modern player with a “signature sound” and distinctive style of playing, cellist Mark Kosower embodies the concept of the complete musician performing as concerto soloist with symphony orchestras, in solo…
Inon BarnatanPiano “One of the most admired pianists of his generation” (New York Times), Inon Barnatan has received universal acclaim for his “uncommon sensitivity” (The New Yorker), “impeccable musicality and…
Stewart GoodyearPiano Proclaimed “a phenomenon” by the Los Angeles Times and “one of the best pianists of his generation” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Stewart Goodyear is an accomplished concert pianist,…
Akiko SuwanaiViolin “Her big, focused, almost piercing tone took over, carving sonic space, a race car driver weaving in and out of (and even cutting off) traffic.” (The Washington Post) Japanese…
Brett MitchellMusic Director Hailed for the breadth of his work on the podium and at the piano, Brett Mitchell has carved a unique path for himself in the world of…
Norm LewisSoloist Emmy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee, NORM LEWIS, recently starred in Spike Lee’s critically acclaimed, “Da 5 Bloods,” and in the groundbreaking FX series, Pose. Additionally, Mr. Lewis…
Byron StriplingTrumpet and vocal soloist With a contagious smile and captivating charm, the conductor, trumpet virtuoso, singer and actor Byron Stripling has ignited audiences across the globe. His baton has…
Brian Laurtizen Host The answer to the question Brian Lauritzen gets most often is no.* Brian believes that classical music is deeply serious, riotously humorous, and everything in between. He…