The Cheng-Chow TrioThe Cheng-Chow Trio, made up of Canadian and American piano pedagogues (Angela Cheng was born in Hong Kong), isn’t a Chinese version of Utah’s 5 Browns; the maximum number of pianos used here is two. But the finale here doesn’t lack for a razzle-dazzle quality: all three pianists join at one keyboard for melodies from Bizet’s Carmen… |
Alan ChowAlan Chow is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including First Prize in the Concert Artists Guild Competition, Grand Prize in the Palm Beach International Piano Competition, and Silver Medal and Audience Favorite Prizes in the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition. Chow has been a soloist with Hong Kong Philharmonic, National Symphony, Utah Symphony, Oakland Symphony, Tulsa Philharmonic, and… |
Bojidara KouzmanovaA native Bulgarian Bojidara Kouzmanova graduated from the University of Music and fine Arts in Vienna where she studied with Prof. Gunter Pichler (Alban Berg Quartet). In her career as a concert violinist she has played as a soloist with all the Bulgarian Orchestras, Prague Radio Symphony, New Symphonic Orchestra Basel (Switzerland), Recreation Orchestra Graz, Kottmann Soloists, Bach Soloists in Vienna and many others… |
Virginia LuqueMs. Luque has recently recorded Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios. She has been awarded First Prize at several international competitions, including the “Manuel de Falla” Competition for Classical Guitar in Granada, Spain, and has received the Lincoln Center Scholarship among other awards… |
Demarre McGillWinner of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, flutist Demarre McGill is acclaimed for his “richly saturated tone, spirited technique, and expressive warmth” and has quickly become one of the most sought-after flutists of his generation. He enjoys an active career as a leading soloist, recitalist, artistic director, and chamber musician. |
Christopher ParkeningChristopher Parkening is celebrated as one of the world’s preeminent virtuosos of the classical guitar. For over 40 years his concerts and recordings have received the highest worldwide acclaim. The Washington Post cited his stature as “the leading guitar virtuoso of our day, combining profound musical insight with complete technical mastery of his instrument.” Parkening is recognized as heir to the legacy of the… |
Jubilant SykesJubilant Sykes (born in Los Angeles, California) is an American baritone. He has performed with Christopher Parkening and other artists, and has appeared in such venues as the Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, London’s Barbican Centre, the Apollo Theater, Hollywood Bowl, New Orleans Jazz Festival and hundreds of other major venues around the world. |
Natasha KorsakovaVirtuoso Natasha Korsakova, of Russian-Greek decent, is one of most popular violinists of her generation. The German Süddeutsche Zeitung describes her ability to play the violin as a “sinfully beautiful listening experience”. The young violinist who speaks five languages is currently a coveted guest for national and international orchestras, music festivals and concert events. The artist stands for “Perfect technique, bold stylistic sense and musical intuition (FAZ) as well as for a charisma that without equal… |
Michael McHaleMichael was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1983. His interest in music began at the age of seven when he started learning the piano, soon followed by cello lessons at the City of Belfast School of Music. A varied education took Michael from Belfast to Dublin, Cambridge and ultimately London…. |
Laetitia GrimaldiSince her Carnegie Hall debut in 2013, Laetitia Grimaldi has sung in many renowned halls, opera stages and international festivals worldwide: Kennedy Center (USA), Shanghai & Forbidden City Concert Halls (China), Festival Croisements (China) Festival Pitic (Mexico), Festival Musica Classica (Canada), Verbier Festival (Switzerland), Ravinia Festival (USA), Festival d’Aix-en-Provence (France), Melbourne Festival (Australia). |
Duo VirtuosiWorld renowned Bulgarian/Viennese violinist Bojidara Kouzmanova and Spanish classical and flamenco guitar Virginia Luque bring together their remarkable virtuosity in a dazzling and rarely heard combination of instruments that has been drawing raves from audiences wherever they perform. |
