Violinist Glenn Dicterow has established himself worldwide as one of the most prominent American concert artists of his generation.

Jorja Fleezanis served as concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra from 1989 to 2009 – the longest-tenured concertmaster in the orchestra’s history and only the second woman in the United States to hold the title of concertmaster in a major orchestra when appointed. 

The artistry of Kathleen Winkler has earned her the plaudits of critics and audiences alike worldwide since her solo debut at the age of seventeen with the Philadelphia Orchestra. 

Karen Dreyfus has performed extensively in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and South America, and has toured with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Musicians from Marlboro, and the New York Philharmonic. 

Praised by the London Times as "ravishing" and The Los Angeles Times as "energetic and sassy...exceptional," violist Yongjae O'Neill has distinguished himself as one of the great instrumentalists of his generation.  

Violist Cynthia Phelps's versatile career includes appearances as chamber musician, soloist, and Principal Violist of the New York Philharmonic.

David Geber  is a longtime cello and chamber music faculty member at Manhattan School of Music where he is also Director of Chamber Music.  

Alan Stepansky is recognized as one of the most gifted and versatile cellists of his generation, in demand as a soloist, chamber musician, principal cellist, and recording artist.

An internationally recognized double bass soloist and chamber musician, Nico Abondolo was appointed principal double bass of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra during the 2011-12 season.

Edward Dusinberre, Károly Schranz, Geraldine Walther, András Fejér

Takács Quartet plays with a unique blend of drama, warmth, and humor, bringing fresh insights to the string quartet repertoire.

Timothy Day was appointed principal flute of the San Francisco Symphony in 2006 and occupies the symphony’s Caroline H. Hume Chair.

From jazz to pop to classical, to television and film, to the concert hall and his teaching studio, flutist Jim Walker has made indelible marks in many musical circles

Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida has been principal oboe of the Pittsburgh Symphony since 1991, having previously served as associate principal oboe of the Philadelphia Orchestra for two years.

Eugene Izotov is one of the leading wind players of his generation, receiving acclaim for the "luminous beauty” (San Francisco Chronicle) and “fiery Russian temperament”(Boston Globe) of his playing. 

Richie Hawley ranks among the most distinguished clarinetists of his generation, impressing audiences  around the world with his virtuosity and the velvety, sonorous tone that has become his trademark. 

Since 1972, as the associate principal bassoonist of the Minnesota Orchestra, Benjamin Kamins has enjoyed a wide-ranging career as an orchestral musician, chamber player, solo performer, and educator.

Dennis Michel is second bassoon of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and an ensemble artist with the Chicago Chamber Musicians.

Formerly principal horn of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra for 25 years, Julie Landsman is a distinguished performing artist and educator, serving as faculty at The Juilliard School since 1989. 

Soloist with Music of the Baroque and Chicago Chamber Musicians, Barbara Butler is a former member of Eastman Brass, Eastman Virtuosi, and the Vancouver and Grant Park Symphony Orchestras. 

Charlie Geyer is a frequent recitalist and soloist, having played with the Chicago, Houston and Grand Teton Symphony Orchestras, Eastman Brass, Music of the Baroque, and Chicago Chamber Musicians.

Renowned as one of the finest trumpet players of his generation, Paul Merkelo is recognized for his ’pure technical prowess’’ (Rochester Democrat & Chronicle) and ‘’unusual lyrical gifts’’ (Gramophone). 

Mark H. Lawrence, formerly Principal Trombone of the San Francisco Symphony for 34 years, is an active soloist, clinician, chamber musician, and teacher.

Ralph Sauer left Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2006 after 32 years as principal trombonist. Previously, he spent six years as principal with the Toronto Symphony.

Before joining the Seattle Symphony as Principal Percussionist in 2009, Michael Werner was with the Metropolitan Opera for 13 years, and Principal Percussionist for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Joseph Pereira enjoys a multi-faceted career as a timpanist/percussionist, composer, conductor, and teacher, whose work has been profiled in both The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times.

JoAnn Turovsky is principal harpist with the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale Orchestra.

Jeremy Denk is one of America’s foremost pianists – an artist The New York Times hails as someone "you want to hear no matter what he performs." 

A pianist that "defies human description" for some (Concerto Net) and recalls "a young Peter Serkin" for others (The New York Times), Conor Hanick has performed to wide acclaim worldwide. 

Jerome Lowenthal has been a prominent presence in the international piano world for more than a half-century, and has performed a voluminous repertoire that includes 63 different concerti. 

Collaborative pianist Jonathan Feldman has performed around the world with artists such as Nathan Milstein, Itzhak Perlman, Gil Shaham, Sir James Galway, Joshua Bell, Midori, and Emanuel Pahud.  

Natasha Kislenko has performed extensively as a soloist and a collaborative pianist in Russia, Europe, and the United States, and has appeared in recital with numerous distinguished soloists.

Pianist Margaret McDonald, a native of Minnesota, is an Associate Professor of Collaborative Piano at the University of Colorado Boulder, and joined the College of Music keyboard faculty in the fall of 2004.

Opera News declared, “Marilyn Horne – whose face and song have been in the light – in so many places, in so many styles, through so many media – may be the most influential singer in American history.”

Warren Jones enjoys a notably eclectic career that has taken him to virtually every corner of the musical world, and is Principal Pianist for the Santa Barbara chamber music group Camerata Pacifica.

Fred Carama, a widely respected voice teacher, has led workshops and masterclasses in the United States, Canada, and abroad.

One of the leading collaborative pianists of his generation, John Churchwell enjoys a career on the concert stage as well as in the nation’s leading opera houses.

Mary Blackwood Collier is professor of French language and literature at Westmont College, where she has taught for more than 35 years.

Los Angeles based director and designer James Darrah's collaborative focus has quickly led him to be recognized as "the newest discovery... a gifted young American director" (Chicago Tribune).

One of the world's busiest collaborators, Martin Katz has been in constant demand by the most celebrated vocal soloists for four decades. 

Italian pianist and conductor Giuseppe Mentuccia is faculty at The Juilliard School and the Caramoor Center, and is currently a Lindemann Young Artist at the Metropolitan Opera .

Tenor Nils Neubert maintains active performing and teaching careers, teaching German diction at The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, and Mannes School of Music . 

Georgian pianist Nino Sanikidze has held the position of a Head Coach for the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program at Los Angeles Opera since its inception in 2006. 

Tamara Sanikidze has been called a “Technically nimble and supportive pianist” (New York Times), and “accompanist with wondrous tact and virtuosity” (San Francisco Chronicle). 

Bill Williams is recognized internationally as a musician, performance coach, and educator. In addition to performing, he has focused his career on improving musicians’ lives as performers and learners.

Donald McInnes, professor of viola at the USC Thornton School of Music, has appeared with the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, and l’Orchestre National de France.

Peter Salaff has recorded more than 50 chamber works and received a Grammy Award, six Grammy nominations, and Best of the Year honors from Time and Stereo Review. 

Matthew Aucoin is an American composer, conductor, writer, and pianist. He studied at Harvard College and The Juilliard School, and is currently Artist-in-Residence at Los Angeles Opera. 

Edo de Waart is Music Director of both the New Zealand and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestras and Conductor Laureate of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. 

Joshua Gersen, music director of the New York Youth Symphony since September 2012, began his tenure as New York Philharmonic Assistant Conductor in September 2015.

New York Philharmonic Music Director Alan Gilbert began his tenure in 2009, and simultaneously maintains a major international presence, making guest appearances with orchestras worldwide. 

Larry Rachleff is in his 20th season as music director of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. He also serves as music director of the Rice University Shepherd School orchestras.

Italian born conductor and Musical America “New Artist of the Month” recipient Speranza Scappucci is considered one of the most interesting new conductors on the international scene.

Canadian violinist Martin Beaver was First Violin of the world-renowned Tokyo String Quartet from 2002-13, appearing to critical and public acclaim on the major stages of the world.

Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke has been called a "luminous standout" (New York Times) and "equal parts poise, radiance and elegant directness" (Opera News).

Robert deMaine is an American virtuoso cellist who has been hailed by The New York Times as "an artist who makes one hang on every note."

American violinist Pamela Frank has established an outstanding international reputation across an unusually varied range of performing activity.

Keir GoGwilt has performed concerti with orchestras including the Chinese National Symphony, the Orquesta Filarmonica de Santiago, and the Bowdoin International Music Festival Orchestra.

Joseph Kaiser, recognized for his beauty of tone, intelligence of programming, and innate sense of style and elegance, is internationally acclaimed as one of the most gifted artists of his generation.

Nicholas Mann grew up surrounded by music and musicians, collaborating from an early age with such noted artists as Itzhak Perlman, Lynn Harrell, and his father Robert Mann. 

Robert McDonald tours extensively as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America.

Appearing regularly in the world’s premiere concert halls, music festivals and opera houses, Mr. Phan continues to distinguish himself as one of the most compelling tenors performing today.

Alabama-born soprano Susanna Phillips, recipient of The Metropolitan Opera’s 2010 Beverly Sills Artist Award, continues to establish herself as one of today’s most sought-after singing actors and recitalists.

Christopher Otto, Austin Wulliman, John Pickford Richards, Jay Campbell

JACK Quartet is "the go-to quartet for contemporary music, tying impeccable musicianship to intellectual ferocity and a take-no-prisoners sense of commitment." (Washington Post)

Morris Robinson is considered one the most interesting and sought after basses of today, and regularly appears at the Metropolitan Opera, where he is a graduate of the Lindemann Young Artist Program. 

Joshua Roman has earned an international reputation for his wide-ranging repertoire, a commitment to communicating the essence of music in visionary ways, artistic leadership and versatility.

Matthew Aucoin is an American composer, conductor, writer, and pianist. He studied at Harvard College and The Juilliard School, and is currently Artist-in-Residence at Los Angeles Opera. 

Countertenor David Daniels is known for his superlative artistry, magnetic stage presence, and a voice of singular warmth and surpassing beauty, redefining his voice category for the modern public. 

Renée Fleming is one of the most acclaimed singers of our time. Winner of the 2013 Best Classical Vocal Grammy Award, she has sung at momentous occasions around the world.

One of the most distinctive artists of his generation, MacArthur Fellowship recipient Stephen Hough combines a distinguished career as a pianist with those of composer and writer.

Joseph Alessi was appointed Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic, The Gurnee F. and Marjorie L. Hart Chair, in the spring of 1985.

Carter Brey was appointed Principal Cello, The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Chair, of the New York Philharmonic in 1996.

Percussionist Daniel Druckman is active as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician, and recording artist, concertizing throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan. 

New York Philharmonic Music Director Alan Gilbert began his tenure in 2009, and simultaneously maintains a major international presence, making guest appearances with orchestras worldwide. 

Frank Huang joined the New York Philharmonic as Concertmaster, The Charles E. Culpeper Chair, in September 2015.

Judith LeClair joined the New York Philharmonic as Principal Bassoon in 1981, at the age of 23. Since then, she has made more than 50 solo appearances with the Orchestra

The New York Philharmonic String Quartet comprises Concertmaster Frank Huang, Principal Associate Concertmaster Sheryl Staples, Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps, and Principal Cello Carter Brey.

Timo Andres' debut album, Shy and Mighty, achieved "an unhurried grandeur that has rarely been felt in American music since John Adams came on the scene" (New Yorker).

Matthew Aucoin is an American composer, conductor, writer, and pianist. He studied at Harvard College and The Juilliard School, and is currently Artist-in-Residence at Los Angeles Opera. 

Jake Heggie is the American composer of several acclaimed operas including Dead Man Walking, Moby-Dick, It’s A Wonderful Life, Great Scott, and Three Decembers.

One of the most distinctive artists of his generation, MacArthur Fellowship recipient Stephen Hough combines a distinguished career as a pianist with those of composer and writer.

William Neil’s compositions present the listener with an intense brilliant effect (FANFARE MAGAZINE) and represents contemporary writing at its most intellectual probing  (CHICAGO TRIBUNE). 

Joshua Roman has earned an international reputation for his wide-ranging repertoire, a commitment to communicating the essence of music in visionary ways, artistic leadership and versatility.

Grammy-winning singer Caroline Shaw became the youngest-ever winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2013, for her enigmatic composition Partita for 8 Voices). 

Orchestras, instrumentalists, and wind ensembles around the world have performed the “straightforward, unabashedly beautiful sounds” (Boston Herald) of Chicago based composer James M. Stephenson. 

Percussionist Joseph Tompkins has performed with the Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, New York City Opera and Ballet, and Orchestra of St. Luke’s.

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