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Photo pianist Sergei Babayan.

Sergei Babayan

April 30, 2024

Sergei Babayan is one of the leading pianists of our time. Hailed for his emotional intensity, bold energy and remarkable levels of color, Sergei Babayan brings a deep understanding and insight to an exceptionally diverse repertoire. Le Figaro has praised his "unequaled touch, perfectly harmonious phrasing and breathtaking virtuosity." Le Devoir from Montrea ...

Photo pianist Sergei Babayan.

Sergei Babayan

April 30, 2024

Sergei Babayan is one of the leading pianists of our time. Hailed for his emotional intensity, bold energy and remarkable levels of color, Sergei Babayan brings a deep understanding and insight to an exceptionally diverse repertoire. Le Figaro has praised his "unequaled touch, perfectly harmonious phrasing and breathtaking virtuosity." Le Devoir from Montrea ...

Photo of cellist Kyle Victor

Kyle Victor

April 25, 2024

From the dynamic city of Houston, Texas, Kyle Victor, a cellist with Caribbean-American roots, brings passion and soul along with his instrument. At 10, his musical journey commenced. Studying initially with Jenny Huang and Daniel Saenz, Victor secured the Excellence in Music Leadership Full Scholarship from Peabody Conservatory to attend under the instructi ...

Photo pianist Sergei Babayan.

Sergei Babayan

April 30, 2024

Sergei Babayan is one of the leading pianists of our time. Hailed for his emotional intensity, bold energy and remarkable levels of color, Sergei Babayan brings a deep understanding and insight to an exceptionally diverse repertoire. Le Figaro has praised his "unequaled touch, perfectly harmonious phrasing and breathtaking virtuosity." Le Devoir from Montrea ...

Photo of cellist Kyle Victor

Kyle Victor

April 25, 2024

From the dynamic city of Houston, Texas, Kyle Victor, a cellist with Caribbean-American roots, brings passion and soul along with his instrument. At 10, his musical journey commenced. Studying initially with Jenny Huang and Daniel Saenz, Victor secured the Excellence in Music Leadership Full Scholarship from Peabody Conservatory to attend under the instructi ...

Fellow Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė.

Ugne Liepa Zuklyte

April 6, 2024

Lithuanian violinist Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė made her solo debut with orchestra at the age of eight and made her concerto debut with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra at the age of twelve, performing Mendelssohn’s violin concerto in E minor at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic. She has won numerous National and International violin com ...

Photo pianist Sergei Babayan.

Sergei Babayan

April 30, 2024

Sergei Babayan is one of the leading pianists of our time. Hailed for his emotional intensity, bold energy and remarkable levels of color, Sergei Babayan brings a deep understanding and insight to an exceptionally diverse repertoire. Le Figaro has praised his "unequaled touch, perfectly harmonious phrasing and breathtaking virtuosity." Le Devoir from Montrea ...

Photo of cellist Kyle Victor

Kyle Victor

April 25, 2024

From the dynamic city of Houston, Texas, Kyle Victor, a cellist with Caribbean-American roots, brings passion and soul along with his instrument. At 10, his musical journey commenced. Studying initially with Jenny Huang and Daniel Saenz, Victor secured the Excellence in Music Leadership Full Scholarship from Peabody Conservatory to attend under the instructi ...

Fellow Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė.

Ugne Liepa Zuklyte

April 6, 2024

Lithuanian violinist Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė made her solo debut with orchestra at the age of eight and made her concerto debut with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra at the age of twelve, performing Mendelssohn’s violin concerto in E minor at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic. She has won numerous National and International violin com ...

Fellow Lydia Yu

Lydia Yu

April 6, 2024

Lydia Yu, born in Taiwan, began her piano studies with her mother at the age of six. Her formal musical studies began in Taipei, where she also studied viola as a secondary instrument. In 2017, she had the opportunity to move to the United States to attend the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver as a full scholarship recipient, where s ...

Photo pianist Sergei Babayan.

Sergei Babayan

April 30, 2024

Sergei Babayan is one of the leading pianists of our time. Hailed for his emotional intensity, bold energy and remarkable levels of color, Sergei Babayan brings a deep understanding and insight to an exceptionally diverse repertoire. Le Figaro has praised his "unequaled touch, perfectly harmonious phrasing and breathtaking virtuosity." Le Devoir from Montrea ...

Photo of cellist Kyle Victor

Kyle Victor

April 25, 2024

From the dynamic city of Houston, Texas, Kyle Victor, a cellist with Caribbean-American roots, brings passion and soul along with his instrument. At 10, his musical journey commenced. Studying initially with Jenny Huang and Daniel Saenz, Victor secured the Excellence in Music Leadership Full Scholarship from Peabody Conservatory to attend under the instructi ...

Fellow Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė.

Ugne Liepa Zuklyte

April 6, 2024

Lithuanian violinist Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė made her solo debut with orchestra at the age of eight and made her concerto debut with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra at the age of twelve, performing Mendelssohn’s violin concerto in E minor at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic. She has won numerous National and International violin com ...

Fellow Lydia Yu

Lydia Yu

April 6, 2024

Lydia Yu, born in Taiwan, began her piano studies with her mother at the age of six. Her formal musical studies began in Taipei, where she also studied viola as a secondary instrument. In 2017, she had the opportunity to move to the United States to attend the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver as a full scholarship recipient, where s ...

Collaborative Pianist Teddi Yoo.

Teddi Yoo

April 6, 2024

Teddi Yoo is a 22-year-old Korean-American collaborative pianist based in Maryland. She has achieved recognition in several piano competitions, leading to performances at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York City. She received the selective Distinction in Research and Creative Work award from Rice University for her innovative musical contrib ...

Photo pianist Sergei Babayan.

Sergei Babayan

April 30, 2024

Sergei Babayan is one of the leading pianists of our time. Hailed for his emotional intensity, bold energy and remarkable levels of color, Sergei Babayan brings a deep understanding and insight to an exceptionally diverse repertoire. Le Figaro has praised his "unequaled touch, perfectly harmonious phrasing and breathtaking virtuosity." Le Devoir from Montrea ...

Photo of cellist Kyle Victor

Kyle Victor

April 25, 2024

From the dynamic city of Houston, Texas, Kyle Victor, a cellist with Caribbean-American roots, brings passion and soul along with his instrument. At 10, his musical journey commenced. Studying initially with Jenny Huang and Daniel Saenz, Victor secured the Excellence in Music Leadership Full Scholarship from Peabody Conservatory to attend under the instructi ...

Fellow Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė.

Ugne Liepa Zuklyte

April 6, 2024

Lithuanian violinist Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė made her solo debut with orchestra at the age of eight and made her concerto debut with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra at the age of twelve, performing Mendelssohn’s violin concerto in E minor at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic. She has won numerous National and International violin com ...

Fellow Lydia Yu

Lydia Yu

April 6, 2024

Lydia Yu, born in Taiwan, began her piano studies with her mother at the age of six. Her formal musical studies began in Taipei, where she also studied viola as a secondary instrument. In 2017, she had the opportunity to move to the United States to attend the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver as a full scholarship recipient, where s ...

Collaborative Pianist Teddi Yoo.

Teddi Yoo

April 6, 2024

Teddi Yoo is a 22-year-old Korean-American collaborative pianist based in Maryland. She has achieved recognition in several piano competitions, leading to performances at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York City. She received the selective Distinction in Research and Creative Work award from Rice University for her innovative musical contrib ...

Fellow Rachel Yi

Rachel Yi

April 6, 2024

Known for her boundless imagination and deep understanding of music, Rachel Yi is a promising violinist currently studying for a DMA at the Jacobs School of Music. As a student of Mr. Grigory Kalinovsky, Rachel has also studied privately and taken master classes with other renowned artists, including Miriam Fried, Paul Biss, Mihaela Martin, Nicholas Kitchen, ...

Photo pianist Sergei Babayan.

Sergei Babayan

April 30, 2024

Sergei Babayan is one of the leading pianists of our time. Hailed for his emotional intensity, bold energy and remarkable levels of color, Sergei Babayan brings a deep understanding and insight to an exceptionally diverse repertoire. Le Figaro has praised his "unequaled touch, perfectly harmonious phrasing and breathtaking virtuosity." Le Devoir from Montrea ...

Photo of cellist Kyle Victor

Kyle Victor

April 25, 2024

From the dynamic city of Houston, Texas, Kyle Victor, a cellist with Caribbean-American roots, brings passion and soul along with his instrument. At 10, his musical journey commenced. Studying initially with Jenny Huang and Daniel Saenz, Victor secured the Excellence in Music Leadership Full Scholarship from Peabody Conservatory to attend under the instructi ...

Fellow Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė.

Ugne Liepa Zuklyte

April 6, 2024

Lithuanian violinist Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė made her solo debut with orchestra at the age of eight and made her concerto debut with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra at the age of twelve, performing Mendelssohn’s violin concerto in E minor at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic. She has won numerous National and International violin com ...

Fellow Lydia Yu

Lydia Yu

April 6, 2024

Lydia Yu, born in Taiwan, began her piano studies with her mother at the age of six. Her formal musical studies began in Taipei, where she also studied viola as a secondary instrument. In 2017, she had the opportunity to move to the United States to attend the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver as a full scholarship recipient, where s ...

Collaborative Pianist Teddi Yoo.

Teddi Yoo

April 6, 2024

Teddi Yoo is a 22-year-old Korean-American collaborative pianist based in Maryland. She has achieved recognition in several piano competitions, leading to performances at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York City. She received the selective Distinction in Research and Creative Work award from Rice University for her innovative musical contrib ...

Fellow Rachel Yi

Rachel Yi

April 6, 2024

Known for her boundless imagination and deep understanding of music, Rachel Yi is a promising violinist currently studying for a DMA at the Jacobs School of Music. As a student of Mr. Grigory Kalinovsky, Rachel has also studied privately and taken master classes with other renowned artists, including Miriam Fried, Paul Biss, Mihaela Martin, Nicholas Kitchen, ...

Photo of bassoon fellow Christian Whitacre.

Christian Whitacre

April 6, 2024

Hailing from a rural Virginian farm, bassoonist Christian Whitacre is an NYC-based orchestral and chamber musician. As an orchestral performer, this season’s highlights include performances with the Washington Choral Arts Society, Alexandria Symphony, Harrisburg Symphony, WA Sinfonietta, and the Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra. In past seasons ...

Photo pianist Sergei Babayan.

Sergei Babayan

April 30, 2024

Sergei Babayan is one of the leading pianists of our time. Hailed for his emotional intensity, bold energy and remarkable levels of color, Sergei Babayan brings a deep understanding and insight to an exceptionally diverse repertoire. Le Figaro has praised his "unequaled touch, perfectly harmonious phrasing and breathtaking virtuosity." Le Devoir from Montrea ...

Photo of cellist Kyle Victor

Kyle Victor

April 25, 2024

From the dynamic city of Houston, Texas, Kyle Victor, a cellist with Caribbean-American roots, brings passion and soul along with his instrument. At 10, his musical journey commenced. Studying initially with Jenny Huang and Daniel Saenz, Victor secured the Excellence in Music Leadership Full Scholarship from Peabody Conservatory to attend under the instructi ...

Fellow Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė.

Ugne Liepa Zuklyte

April 6, 2024

Lithuanian violinist Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė made her solo debut with orchestra at the age of eight and made her concerto debut with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra at the age of twelve, performing Mendelssohn’s violin concerto in E minor at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic. She has won numerous National and International violin com ...

Fellow Lydia Yu

Lydia Yu

April 6, 2024

Lydia Yu, born in Taiwan, began her piano studies with her mother at the age of six. Her formal musical studies began in Taipei, where she also studied viola as a secondary instrument. In 2017, she had the opportunity to move to the United States to attend the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver as a full scholarship recipient, where s ...

Collaborative Pianist Teddi Yoo.

Teddi Yoo

April 6, 2024

Teddi Yoo is a 22-year-old Korean-American collaborative pianist based in Maryland. She has achieved recognition in several piano competitions, leading to performances at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York City. She received the selective Distinction in Research and Creative Work award from Rice University for her innovative musical contrib ...

Fellow Rachel Yi

Rachel Yi

April 6, 2024

Known for her boundless imagination and deep understanding of music, Rachel Yi is a promising violinist currently studying for a DMA at the Jacobs School of Music. As a student of Mr. Grigory Kalinovsky, Rachel has also studied privately and taken master classes with other renowned artists, including Miriam Fried, Paul Biss, Mihaela Martin, Nicholas Kitchen, ...

Photo of bassoon fellow Christian Whitacre.

Christian Whitacre

April 6, 2024

Hailing from a rural Virginian farm, bassoonist Christian Whitacre is an NYC-based orchestral and chamber musician. As an orchestral performer, this season’s highlights include performances with the Washington Choral Arts Society, Alexandria Symphony, Harrisburg Symphony, WA Sinfonietta, and the Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra. In past seasons ...

Collaborative Pianist Yi-Hsuan Su

Yi-Hsuan Su

April 6, 2024

Yi-Hsuan Su is a passionate collaborative pianist and chamber musician originally from Taiwan. She has performed with instrumental and vocal partners in prestigious venues both internationally and domestically. Notably in Taiwan, Aspen, and the greater Chicago area. In the summer of 2023, she was selected to attend the Aspen Music Festival as an In ...

Photo pianist Sergei Babayan.

Sergei Babayan

April 30, 2024

Sergei Babayan is one of the leading pianists of our time. Hailed for his emotional intensity, bold energy and remarkable levels of color, Sergei Babayan brings a deep understanding and insight to an exceptionally diverse repertoire. Le Figaro has praised his "unequaled touch, perfectly harmonious phrasing and breathtaking virtuosity." Le Devoir from Montrea ...

Photo of cellist Kyle Victor

Kyle Victor

April 25, 2024

From the dynamic city of Houston, Texas, Kyle Victor, a cellist with Caribbean-American roots, brings passion and soul along with his instrument. At 10, his musical journey commenced. Studying initially with Jenny Huang and Daniel Saenz, Victor secured the Excellence in Music Leadership Full Scholarship from Peabody Conservatory to attend under the instructi ...

Fellow Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė.

Ugne Liepa Zuklyte

April 6, 2024

Lithuanian violinist Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė made her solo debut with orchestra at the age of eight and made her concerto debut with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra at the age of twelve, performing Mendelssohn’s violin concerto in E minor at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic. She has won numerous National and International violin com ...

Fellow Lydia Yu

Lydia Yu

April 6, 2024

Lydia Yu, born in Taiwan, began her piano studies with her mother at the age of six. Her formal musical studies began in Taipei, where she also studied viola as a secondary instrument. In 2017, she had the opportunity to move to the United States to attend the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver as a full scholarship recipient, where s ...

Collaborative Pianist Teddi Yoo.

Teddi Yoo

April 6, 2024

Teddi Yoo is a 22-year-old Korean-American collaborative pianist based in Maryland. She has achieved recognition in several piano competitions, leading to performances at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York City. She received the selective Distinction in Research and Creative Work award from Rice University for her innovative musical contrib ...

Fellow Rachel Yi

Rachel Yi

April 6, 2024

Known for her boundless imagination and deep understanding of music, Rachel Yi is a promising violinist currently studying for a DMA at the Jacobs School of Music. As a student of Mr. Grigory Kalinovsky, Rachel has also studied privately and taken master classes with other renowned artists, including Miriam Fried, Paul Biss, Mihaela Martin, Nicholas Kitchen, ...

Photo of bassoon fellow Christian Whitacre.

Christian Whitacre

April 6, 2024

Hailing from a rural Virginian farm, bassoonist Christian Whitacre is an NYC-based orchestral and chamber musician. As an orchestral performer, this season’s highlights include performances with the Washington Choral Arts Society, Alexandria Symphony, Harrisburg Symphony, WA Sinfonietta, and the Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra. In past seasons ...

Collaborative Pianist Yi-Hsuan Su

Yi-Hsuan Su

April 6, 2024

Yi-Hsuan Su is a passionate collaborative pianist and chamber musician originally from Taiwan. She has performed with instrumental and vocal partners in prestigious venues both internationally and domestically. Notably in Taiwan, Aspen, and the greater Chicago area. In the summer of 2023, she was selected to attend the Aspen Music Festival as an In ...

Fellow Will Stevens

Will Stevens

April 6, 2024

Oboist Will Stevens from Long Beach, California is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at the Yale School of Music under Stephen Taylor. He holds a MMus from Yale and a BMus from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he studied with Jonathan Davis. In 2019, Will made his solo debut in Royce Hall with the Goossens Oboe Concerto after win ...

Photo pianist Sergei Babayan.

Sergei Babayan

April 30, 2024

Sergei Babayan is one of the leading pianists of our time. Hailed for his emotional intensity, bold energy and remarkable levels of color, Sergei Babayan brings a deep understanding and insight to an exceptionally diverse repertoire. Le Figaro has praised his "unequaled touch, perfectly harmonious phrasing and breathtaking virtuosity." Le Devoir from Montrea ...

Photo of cellist Kyle Victor

Kyle Victor

April 25, 2024

From the dynamic city of Houston, Texas, Kyle Victor, a cellist with Caribbean-American roots, brings passion and soul along with his instrument. At 10, his musical journey commenced. Studying initially with Jenny Huang and Daniel Saenz, Victor secured the Excellence in Music Leadership Full Scholarship from Peabody Conservatory to attend under the instructi ...

Fellow Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė.

Ugne Liepa Zuklyte

April 6, 2024

Lithuanian violinist Ugnė Liepa Žuklytė made her solo debut with orchestra at the age of eight and made her concerto debut with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra at the age of twelve, performing Mendelssohn’s violin concerto in E minor at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic. She has won numerous National and International violin com ...

Fellow Lydia Yu

Lydia Yu

April 6, 2024

Lydia Yu, born in Taiwan, began her piano studies with her mother at the age of six. Her formal musical studies began in Taipei, where she also studied viola as a secondary instrument. In 2017, she had the opportunity to move to the United States to attend the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver as a full scholarship recipient, where s ...

Collaborative Pianist Teddi Yoo.

Teddi Yoo

April 6, 2024

Teddi Yoo is a 22-year-old Korean-American collaborative pianist based in Maryland. She has achieved recognition in several piano competitions, leading to performances at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York City. She received the selective Distinction in Research and Creative Work award from Rice University for her innovative musical contrib ...

Fellow Rachel Yi

Rachel Yi

April 6, 2024

Known for her boundless imagination and deep understanding of music, Rachel Yi is a promising violinist currently studying for a DMA at the Jacobs School of Music. As a student of Mr. Grigory Kalinovsky, Rachel has also studied privately and taken master classes with other renowned artists, including Miriam Fried, Paul Biss, Mihaela Martin, Nicholas Kitchen, ...

Photo of bassoon fellow Christian Whitacre.

Christian Whitacre

April 6, 2024

Hailing from a rural Virginian farm, bassoonist Christian Whitacre is an NYC-based orchestral and chamber musician. As an orchestral performer, this season’s highlights include performances with the Washington Choral Arts Society, Alexandria Symphony, Harrisburg Symphony, WA Sinfonietta, and the Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra. In past seasons ...

Collaborative Pianist Yi-Hsuan Su

Yi-Hsuan Su

April 6, 2024

Yi-Hsuan Su is a passionate collaborative pianist and chamber musician originally from Taiwan. She has performed with instrumental and vocal partners in prestigious venues both internationally and domestically. Notably in Taiwan, Aspen, and the greater Chicago area. In the summer of 2023, she was selected to attend the Aspen Music Festival as an In ...

Fellow Will Stevens

Will Stevens

April 6, 2024

Oboist Will Stevens from Long Beach, California is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at the Yale School of Music under Stephen Taylor. He holds a MMus from Yale and a BMus from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he studied with Jonathan Davis. In 2019, Will made his solo debut in Royce Hall with the Goossens Oboe Concerto after win ...

Fellow Sophie Steger

Sophie Steger

April 6, 2024

Sophie Steger is a horn player based in Boston, Massachusetts. She is an active freelancer in New England and beyond, playing professionally with orchestras including the Boston Pops Orchestra, New World Symphony, New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, Phoenix Orchestra, Boston Chamber Orchestra, Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Worcester Symphony Orchestra, and more. ...