< Back Francis Wyatt Percussion Learn More Videos About Francis Wyatt Francis had the pleasure of performing and touring with Joe Henderson, Conrad Herwig, Tony Dumas, Rex Richardson, Stefon Harris & George Mraz. He has also shared the stage with likes of Michael Brecker, Carl Fontana, Bobby Watson, & Arturo Sandoval. https://vimeo.com/243958189 Previous Next

< Back Previous Jane Coop Next WATCH VIDEO Pianist Jane Coop, one of Canada’s most prominent and distinguished artists, was born in Saint John, New Brunswick and grew up in Calgary, Alberta. For advanced studies her principal teachers were Anton Kuerti in Toronto and Leon Fleisher in Baltimore. At the age of nineteen she won First Prize in the CBC’s national radio competition (the Young Performers Competition), and this, along with First Prize at the Washington International Competition, launched her career. In the early years she made recital debuts at Wigmore Hall and Carnegie Recital Hall (now called Weill Hall), and gave concerto performances with the Toronto Symphony, the Calgary Philharmonic the Victoria Symphony and the CBC Vancouver Orchestra. In 1976 she was invited to tour the New England States as soloist with Mario Bernardi and the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada in Mozart’s Concerto in D minor, K.466. Subsequently she has played in over twenty countries, in such eminent halls as the Bolshoi Hall in St. Petersburg, the Kennedy Center, Alice Tully Hall, Roy Thomson Hall, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the Beijing Concert Hall and the Salle Gaveau (Paris). In her own country she has given concerts from north to south: Whitehorse (Yukon) and Niagara Falls (ON), and from west to east: Tofino (BC) and St. John’s (Nfld) and many, many cities, towns and communities in between. She is in fact one of the few who has remained resident in Canada throughout her career. Coop’s love of chamber music has led her to collaborate with artists from many parts of the world. Her longtime association with violinist Andrew Dawes, and her more recent partnership with cellist Antonio Lysy have given her the opportunity to delve into the sonata literature of Beethoven, a body of music to which she feels particularly drawn. Summer festivals in North America and Europe have provided venues for performances with the Manhattan, Miami, Audubon, Orford, Lafayette, Colorado, Seattle, Angeles and Pacifica String Quartets, as well as the Los Angeles Chamber Winds, York Winds, and such luminaries as Barry Tuckwell, Jamie Somerville, Martin Beaver, Jeanne Baxtrasser and Michelle Zukovsky. Coop is a cherished faculty artist at the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival, the oldest chamber festival in North America. There she collaborates in performances of much of the chamber music literature for piano and strings, and coaches brilliant young musicians from across the continent. Her commitment to teaching is centred around her long time position at the University of British Columbia’s School of Music in Vancouver, where she was a senior professor and Head of the Piano Division. In 2003 she was designated Distinguished University Scholar by the university’s president, and in 2007 she received a Killam Teaching Award. In 1992 she was the founding Artistic Director of the Young Artists’ Experience – a summer chamber music program for students from the age of 14 to 18 which took place in Whistler, BC. Its mandate was to give the young people a wide exposure to art and life, thus offering in the daily schedule yoga, composition, poetry, philosophy and visual art as well as music. Coop’s reputation has inspired international competition organizers to invite her to judge their events over the past fifteen years. She has served on the juries of the Kapell (Maryland), Dublin, Washington DC, Hilton Head, Honens, Gina Bachauer and the New York Piano Competitions. She has also been a jury member for the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, the Glenn Gould Prize, the Hnatyshyn Foundation Developing Artists Grants and various Canada Council grant awards. Her sixteen recordings, three of which have been nominated for Juno awards, have garnered glowing reviews and have been heard on classical radio programs in many countries. In December 2012, Jane Coop was appointed to the Order of Canada, our country’s highest honour for lifetime achievement. She was also appointed to the Order of British Columbia in May, 2019.

< Back Previous Steven Song Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall April 4, 2024 WATCH VIDEO Steven Song is a Master of Musical Arts candidate at the Yale School of Music, studying with Tai Murray. He holds a Bachelor of Music from the Colburn Conservatory and a Master of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and also studied at the Music Institute of Chicago. His notable teachers include Jaime Laredo, Jan Sloman, Robert Lipsett, Gerardo Ribeiro, and Jin Zhang. Steven has received recognition in numerous competitions, including semifinalist at the Lipinski International Violin Competition, quarterfinalist at the Elmar Oliveira and Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competitions, as well as awards from the DuPage Concerto Festival and Society of American Musicians competitions. He has also won chamber music awards from the M-Prize, Saint Paul, and Rembrandt chamber music competitions. As a soloist, Steven has performed with the Colburn Orchestra, Meadowmount Orchestra, SCP Philharmonic, and MIC Academy Orchestra, among others. He is currently a member of the New Haven Symphony and Symphony in C, actively performing and contributing to the chamber and orchestral music communities.

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< Back Previous Daniel Kuzuhara Next Pianist Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall February 20, 2025 WATCH VIDEO Pianist Daniel Kuzuhara, born in Madison, Wisconsin, earned his Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he studied under Dr. Karen Shaw. Prior to his graduate studies, he trained with Professor Anthony Padilla at Lawrence University, Julie Chang, and Karen Hill. He currently continues his artistic development under Maestro Sebastiaan Bijlsma at Tiziano Rosetti’s International Music Academy. Throughout his career, Daniel has received numerous awards and honors at local, national, and international competitions. His accolades include First Prize at the Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition, Grand Prize and First Place at the Rocky Mountain Summer Music Competition, First Prize in the International Music Competition “Vienna” Grand Prize Virtuoso, two Platinum Medals at the 2021 Quebec International Music Competition, a Platinum Medal at the Global International Music Competition, and Gold Medals at the 2021 and 2022 Grand Metropolitan International Music Competitions. He has also received First Prize at both the 2022 Tiziano Rosetti International Music Competition and the 2nd Swiss International Music Competition, as well as Second Prize in the Gloria Artis Competition in Vienna, the Franz Liszt Center International Music Competition, and the 2021 Music International Grand Prix. Locally, Daniel was the winner of the 2011 Neale-Silva Young Artists Competition, sponsored by Wisconsin Public Radio, where he was featured in a live broadcast performance. Daniel has appeared in recital across the United States and abroad, with notable performances at Carnegie Hall in New York and Musikverein in Vienna, Austria. In addition to his performing career, Daniel is the founder of Appassionato Music Studio, where he offers private instruction in piano and violin to students of all ages and levels. He is also a co-founder of the Apostle Island Trio, which gave its debut performance in 2017. Active in his community, Daniel frequently presents solo and chamber concerts and has taken leadership roles in local musical organizations. He currently serves as co-chair of the Madison Area Music Educators (MAME) Honors Festival and is the former treasurer of the organization.

Come to New York for three days to immerse yourself in music-making, together with an international group of musicians, under the tutelage of Rita D'Arcangelo, Germany/Italy. Rehearse masterpieces by the greatest composers and perform a program on the world-renowned stage of the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Receive an archival, professional-quality video of your performance at Carnegie Hall. Participate in an interview for media. Tour the most well-known conservatories in the world. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow musicians from around the world, taking home lasting memories and friendships. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Dates: April 1, 2024 - Deadline to apply with a video of your choosing June 28 - July 2, 2024 - rehearsals and concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City ~~~~~~~~~~~ Who can apply? There is no age restrictions. Check the repertory which this Laureate Ensemble will perform at the Carnegie Hall and make sure you are up for the challenge! Flute Choir at Carnegie Gala June 29-July 1, 2024 < Back Application Deadline April 2, 2024 at 3:59:00 AM Apply Regulations Previous Next Come to New York for three days to immerse yourself in music-making, together with an international group of musicians, under the tutelage of Rita D'Arcangelo, Germany/Italy. Rehearse masterpieces by the greatest composers and perform a program on the world-renowned stage of the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Receive an archival, professional-quality video of your performance at Carnegie Hall. Participate in an interview for media. Tour the most well-known conservatories in the world. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow musicians from around the world, taking home lasting memories and friendships. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Dates: April 1, 2024 - Deadline to apply with a video of your choosing June 28 - July 2, 2024 - rehearsals and concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City ~~~~~~~~~~~ Who can apply? There is no age restrictions. Check the repertory which this Laureate Ensemble will perform at the Carnegie Hall and make sure you are up for the challenge! Apply In addition to a once-in-a-life-time experience, all participants receive: Carnegie Hall Archival DIGITAL VIDEO of their performance (see Regulations for acceptable uses as per by Carnegie Hall rules) Medals, Certificates Full color Concert Program brochure (digital and printed) with their short bio and picture Complimentary Performer's ticket Group Interview for media, broadcast on social and video platforms Concert Photos Letters of recommendation and other support is provided upon request for applying for grants, colleges, other programs, competitions, auditions Tuition cost: $870 (travel and accommodations not included) Inquire about affordable dorm-style accommodations in Manhattan, NY If you require a US visa - we provide visa support and can send you confirmation documents for the US Consulate Application Process Submit an Application form by the DEADLINE April 1, 2024 Upload video of any piece (with or without accompaniment). YouTube link or Google Drive link Application fee $60 Selected musicians will be notified about your acceptance into the Laureate Ensemble at Carnegie Gala program by April 15, 2024 Apply Typical Schedule June 28 - Arrival, check-in, orientation June 29 - Rehearsals and workshops 10:00-1:00; Lunch; Rehearsals and workshops 2:00-5:00 June 30 - Rehearsals and workshops, tour Juilliard School or Manhattan School of Music, or Mannes, or NYU July 1 - Sound check at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall at 2:30pm. Concert at 7:00pm July 2 - Depart Program to be presented at Carnegie Hall J. S. Bach: Gavotte 1 and 2 from the Orchestral Suite n.3 W.A.Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik E. Grieg: from Peer Gynt Suite No.1 Morning Mood P.I. Tschaikowsky: 2 Dances from the "Nutcracker Suite" Joseph Russo: New pieces written especially got the Laureate Ensemble at Carnegie. Listen to Joseph Russo's music for flute here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9CAnav8bIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TVKePEsFSQ Meet the Director First prize in numerous international competitions, she made her debut as soloist in 2011 at the Carnegie Hall in New York. She's one of the few flautists to have in repertoire the Concierto Pastoral by J. Rodrigo. She recorded for the German radios SR2, SWR and WDR, the Japanese National Television NHK and for the Vatican Radio. As a first flute she worked at the "HPAC Orchestra" and the Osaka Philarmonic Orchestra in Japan; Filharmonia Gorzowska, the United Chamber Orchestra and the Kammersolisten der Deutschen Oper Berlin. She's flute professor at the Department of Music of the German State University BTU – Cottbus, at the private University Akademie für Musik Berlin where she is also Head of Department for Orchestral Instruments. Rita is also guest professor at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan and member of the jury for the Grammy Awards of the Recording Academy USA. She regularly holds masterclasses in Japan, Europe and the U.S.A. Rita D'Arcangelo is a Nagahara Flutes Artist and plays on a beautiful instrument crafted expressly for her by Kanichi Nagahara Graduated in flute, with honors, at the Conservatory of Music "L. D'Annunzio " in Pescara (Italy), she then graduated also at the "Royal Northern College of Music "in Manchester, “ the International Academy of Music in Milan " and " the Hochschule fuer Musik” in Mannheim. Rita studied with Sir James Galway for many years, following the masterclasses of the Weggis Flute Festival in Switzerland, where she won the gold Nagahara 14K flute headjoint in 2008 and was invited as Guest Artist in 2016 and 2019 MEET THE GUEST ARTIST CARLA AULD, NEW YORK, USA "...Her playing is beguiling. Smooth balanced tone throughout the registers of her instrument, marvelous breath control, pitch perfect and technical command distinguish all of her performances." – Jerry Dubins Carla Auld continues to distinguish herself as both a performer and one of the foremost proponents of the flute in the world today. A popular concert artist and teacher, she has also been hailed for her work as a founder and artistic director of organizations specifically related to music and arts administration. Constantly in demand for her work as an advisor and adjudicator, Auld has served on the boards of both the New York Flute Club, and the New Jersey Flute Society, and as an international judge for the Magalif Flute Competition. LEARN MORE Watch below the pieces which Directors chose for the Laureate Ensembles at Carnegie Program Laureate Ensemble Program at Carnegie Ha... Play Video Play Video 05:35 Romanze Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Romanze · Rita D'Arcangelo Inspired by Rita D'Arcangelo ℗ 2019 Rita D'Arcangelo Released on: 2019-03-14 Auto-generated by YouTube. Play Video Play Video 03:14 Jessie Montgomery's Starburst | Minnesota Orchestra | Osmo Vänskä Minnesota Orchestra audiences responded with great excitement for the music of New York-based composer Jessie Montgomery after an October performance of Strum. Now, listen to another great work by Montgomery, recorded live on New Year's Eve and conducted by Music Director Osmo Vänskä. Packed with energetic motives and layers of bright, swirling ideas, Starburst reflects the formation of new stars in a galaxy and seeks to musically represent the members of the dynamic ensemble for which the piece was written: The Sphinx Virtuosi. Watch the full performance: https://mnorch.vhx.tv/videos/vanska-conducts-a-new-year-s-celebration Play Video Play Video 10:04 Muti Conducts Saint-Georges' Overture to L'amant anonyme Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed the Overture to L’amant anonyme by Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, to open the 2021/22 concert season at Symphony Center. A champion fencer, war hero and contemporary of Mozart, Chevalier de Saint-Georges is considered the first Black European composer of note whose music, while wildly popular and influential during his lifetime, has long been overlooked. This performance was recorded on September 25, 2021. For additional videos of Riccardo Muti, visit https://www.riccardomutimusic.com. Tickets and more info: https://cso.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chicagosymphony Instagram: https://instagram.com/chicagosymphony Twitter: https://twitter.com/chicagosymphony Play Video Play Video 13:53 E. GRIEG arr. BEN-MEIR - Peer Gynt Suite no. 1 for flute choir E. GRIEG arr. BEN-MEIR - Peer Gynt Suite no. 1 for flute choir (13’00) 00:00 I. Morning Mood 03:54 Death of Ase 07:28 Anitra's Dance 11:07 In the Hall of the Mountain King King's Flute Choir King's Flute Choir Presents: The Flutist-Composers 15 July 2023 Esplanade Recital Studio Audio: Justin Chew Video: Shao Yong Play Video Play Video 07:29 Fantasia (Arr. for Flute and Piano) Provided to YouTube by Da Vinci Classics Fantasia (Arr. for Flute and Piano) · Rita D'Arcangelo · Giuliano Mazzoccante 20th Century & 21st Century Fantasies and Romances (Arr. for Flute and Piano) ℗ Da Vinci Classics Released on: 2020-09-25 Soloist: Rita D'Arcangelo Soloist: Giuliano Mazzoccante Composer: Joseph M. Russo Auto-generated by YouTube. Play Video Play Video 02:13 Dvořák: Serenade for Strings / Petrenko - Berliner Philharmoniker Full-length concert: https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/concert/53016?a=youtube&c=true Antonín Dvořák: Serenade for Strings in E major, op. 22 / Kirill Petrenko, conductor · Berliner Philharmoniker / Recorded at the Berlin Philharmonie, 13 June 2020 The Berliner Philharmoniker's Digital Concert Hall: http://www.digitalconcerthall.com Subscribe to our newsletter: http://www.digitalconcerthall.com/newsletter Website of the Berliner Philharmoniker: http://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de Play Video Play Video 03:22 Fugue in G Major (BWV 577) for Guitar Quartet Unique among Bach's works -- assuming it is by Bach -- this is a fugue in jig-time, the sort of thing one finds in Buxtehude and Pachelbel, but at a lower skill level. It begins, innocently enough, with a cheerful tune in dotted Gigue rhythm, but quickly proves to be a treacherous test of virtuosity with its rapid, four-voice writing and its especially difficult pedal part. The fugue works well if played in a low-key manner, but some performers feel that if they're going to take the trouble to master this three-minute piece, they should impress the audience with its difficulty, so with a combination of showy registration choices and fast tempo, this can also be used as a barn-burner. Source: Allmusic (http://www.allmusic.com/composition/fugue-for-organ-in-g-major-bwv-577-bc-j61-mc0002369101). Although originally composed for Organ, I created this modern interpretation of the Fugue in G Major (BWV 577) for Guitar Quartet. Sheet music made with MuseScore - https://musescore.com Play Video Play Video 02:21 Piotr Ilich Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker, Dance of the Reed Flutes Learn More Apply Fees Application Fee - $60 Tuition - $870 Previous Next

< Back Previous Ethan Daniel Eager Clingan Next Music Director, Principal Conductor Camerata de Coahuila, Mexico WATCH VIDEO Ethan Eager, Conductor From 2014 to 2019, Ethan Eager participated on several occasions as a guest conductor in educational concerts with the Camerata de Coahuila. He is currently the Director of the Coahuila Institute of Music. Ethan Daniel Eager Clingan (Torreón, Coahuila, 1986) began his piano and solfège studies at the age of 5 under the tutelage of his mother, Beri Clingan de Eager, later continuing his piano studies with Amy Wielenga. At age 11, he began violin lessons with Victor Lipov, and subsequently with Guillermo Villalobos, Natalia Zabolotskaja, Tatiana Marouchtchak, Tatul Yeghiazarián, and Marina Gorbenko. She studied orchestral conducting with Natalia Riazanova, and in October 2010 participated in a workshop in Mexico City organized by the National System for Musical Development for orchestra conductors, taught by Armando Zaya Pérez and Jorge Córdoba Valencia. In the summer of 2010, she traveled to Vienna, Austria, to take classes in orchestral conducting and musical analysis with Manfred Huss. In October 2018 he took an Orchestral Conducting course with Maestro Jörg Birhance, in the City of Zacatecas, and from 2020 to date, he has been taking courses in Musical Analysis remotely with Maestro Birhance, at the European Music Institute Vienna. Since 2006 he has directed the Orchestra and Choir «Ecos en el Desierto», a Lagunera group that over 16 years has performed in the main theaters of Torreón, Guanajuato, Monterrey, Saltillo, Reynosa, Zacatecas, León and San Luis Potosí. Since 2014, he has been the Artistic Director of the Torreón Youth Symphony Orchestra (OSIJUT), where he previously served as Assistant Conductor (from 2010 to 2013). Under his baton, OSIJUT has presented a series of annual season concerts and educational programs, including Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio "Elijah"; a staging of Leo Delibes' ballet "Coppelia"; Giacomo Puccini's opera "La Bohème"; and John Williams' soundtrack for "Star Wars," to name a few. OSIJUT has also collaborated with numerous soloists, choral groups, and dance ensembles, and has participated in the Julio Torri Festival in Coahuila and the Silvestre Revueltas International Arts Festival, performing in Durango City, Durango. In 2020, OSIJUT performed in Las Cruces, USA, alongside the New Horizons Symphony of that city.

< Back Previous The Bayberry String Quartet Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall July 1, 2024 WATCH VIDEO The Bayberry String Quartet, known for its dynamic performances and fresh interpretations, celebrates the power of chamber music to unite, inspire, and delight audiences. Now in its eighth season, BSQ continues to captivate listeners in prestigious concert halls across the country, including Carnegie Hall, the Chautauqua Institution, and Lincoln Center. Beyond the stage, the quartet expands its artistic reach through innovative online collaborations—most notably its genre-blending rendition of Edgar Winter Group’s Frankenstein—and through the Bayberry String Quartet Listening Guide, a distinctive educational resource created to enrich listeners’ appreciation of the string quartet tradition. Nurit Pacht Violin Violinist Nurit Pacht is an acclaimed artist and prizewinner at major international competitions, including the Irving Klein International Music Competition in California and the Tibor Varga International Violin Competition in Switzerland. Her career has placed her center stage at significant world events, among them the European Conference inaugurating the Euro in Brussels. Under the auspices of the European Commission and the United Nations, she toured the former Yugoslavia during the 1996 cease-fire. In 2015, she performed for Pope Francis during his visit to New York and later embarked on a U.S. State Department–funded recital tour of Ukraine. Pacht has collaborated with visionary artists such as stage director Robert Wilson and choreographer Bill T. Jones, and she has worked closely with many of today’s leading composers. She has toured internationally as a soloist with orchestras including the Houston Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, and Israel Chamber Orchestra. Israeli composer Noam Sheriff dedicated his violin concerto Dibrot to her, which she performed in several of Israel’s most prestigious venues. Also an accomplished baroque violinist, Pacht holds a master’s degree from Juilliard’s Historical Performance program. Her recordings appear on Nimbus Records and Toccata Classics. Steffani Kitayama Violin Violinist Steffani Kitayama is a dynamic performer, educator, and dancer, currently dividing her time between the concert stage, the teaching studio, and performing with a small ballet company in Michigan. She holds performance degrees from the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music and Northwestern University, studying under Won Bin Yim and Blair Milton. During her recent years in Washington, D.C., she performed with the Grammy-nominated Inscape Chamber Orchestra, the New Orchestra of Washington, and in chamber music collaborations across the United States. A devoted chamber musician, she has worked closely with distinguished artists including Mathias Tacke of the Vermeer Quartet, Yo-Yo Ma, Simon Fischer, Peter Salaff, and members of the Cavani Quartet, Lincoln Trio, and Artemis Quartet. Kitayama’s teaching experience spans a wide range of settings—from public-school outreach programs and group classes to individualized private instruction. She currently maintains a thriving private studio with her husband, violinist Gabe Bolkosky, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is a sought-after teacher at institutes throughout the U.S. and abroad. Gabe Bolkosky Viola Violist Gabe Bolkosky has built an inspiring career as both performer and educator, sharing his artistry across the United States and internationally. Though known primarily as a violinist, Gabe brings remarkable versatility to the stage, performing classical and contemporary works alongside collaborators from a wide range of musical traditions. He has released seven CDs that highlight the breadth of his musicianship, spanning contemporary music, jazz, tango, and traditional classical repertoire. Over two decades of teaching and performing, Gabe spent six years as a Guest Artist at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he taught violin and chamber music. He also served as Executive Director of The Phoenix Ensemble, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists and educational institutions. Gabe is the founder and director of PhoenixPhest! Grande, two inclusive chamber music festivals held each May and August, are designed to welcome musicians of all ages and levels into a supportive and vibrant community. Most recently, he founded Musicians Take a Stand, an organization that empowers musicians to present concerts for humanitarian causes and use social media to amplify support and fundraising efforts. Laura Usiskin Cello Cellist Laura Usiskin has shared her artistry across North America and Europe, performing in such renowned venues as the Kennedy Center, Alice Tully Hall, Palazzo Chigi Saracini in Italy, Weill Recital Hall, and BargeMusic. Equally passionate about early music and contemporary creation, she has performed as a Baroque cellist and has premiered or commissioned dozens of new works throughout her career. In 2011, Laura founded the Montgomery Music Project, an El Sistema–inspired program providing intensive string instruction to hundreds of low-income students across three counties in Montgomery, Alabama. She has held orchestral positions with the New Haven Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, and Orchestra Iowa. In addition to being a member of the Bayberry String Quartet, Laura is a core performer with Atlanta’s acclaimed new-music ensemble vim. She has served on the faculties of the University of Alabama at Birmingham—where she founded the concert series Chamber Music @ AEIVA—and Birmingham-Southern College. Laura graduated cum laude from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Behavior, earned her Master of Music from The Juilliard School, and completed her Doctor of Musical Arts at the Yale School of Music, where she was awarded the prestigious Aldo Parisot Prize. Photo credit: https://bayberrystringquartet.com/

< Back Previous Laura Tagawa Next WATCH VIDEO Violinist Dr. Laura Tagawa is active as both a performer and teacher. She is a member of the Arizona Opera Orchestra, Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra, Tucson Repertory Orchestra and previously with orchestras in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, British Columbia (Canada), and Hiroshima (Japan). She currently freelances in Arizona where she performs with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and Tucson Pops Orchestra. She has performed at opera festivals in Mexico and Colombia with the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra. She serves as orchestra librarian for the Arizona Opera Orchestra and is a member of the Major Orchestra Librarians’ Association. In addition, she has played baroque violin with the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra and with members of Tafelmusik at the Scotia Festival of Music as well as in master classes for Stanley Ritchie, Rachel Podger, and Marc Destrube. As a chamber musician she has performed with her husband, Toru, and son, Max, in their groups, Duo Tutti and the Tagawa Trio in the United States, Canada and Japan. Laura maintains a private violin studio in Tucson, Arizona and is a registered Suzuki violin teacher and Past-President of the Arizona Suzuki Association. She completed long term Suzuki training in violin at Northern Arizona University with Dr. Louise Scott. She has taken additional Suzuki training courses with Ronda Cole, Winifred Crock, Bill Dick, Daphne Hughes, Susan Kempter, John Kendall, Laurie Scott, Kathleen Spring, Beth Titterington, and attended Summer School in Matsumoto, Japan. Laura received a Bachelor of Music in Performance from Northern Arizona University, a Master of Music in Performance from Florida State University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance (Minor in Education) from the University of Arizona. Her main teachers include Louise Scott, Karen Clarke, and Mark Rush.

< Back Previous Jennifer Savage Next American pianist Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall June 28, 2025 WATCH VIDEO Jennifer Savage is a pianist, professional accompanist, and collaborative artist based in New York and the Washington, DC area. She regularly performs at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, collaborating with the New York Chamber Players Orchestra under the direction of Giacomo Franci and Orchestra Manhattan under the direction of David Wroe. She previously served as Program Coordinator and Administrative Assistant at the Summit Music Festival. She received her Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music in New York, where she studied piano performance with Arkady Aronov and Efrem Briskin as the recipient of the Elva van Gelder Memorial and Constance Keene Piano Scholarships. She previously studied in the Manhattan School of Music Precollege Division with Dr. Anna Ouspenskaya while attending the Levine School of Music. Jennifer also serves as Technical Director, Producer, Broadcast Host, Script Writer, and Social Media Manager for Virtual Concert Halls (VCHs), producing live programs such as the Sound Espressivo International Competition. From 2024 to 2026, she appeared in live interviews with radio host Steve Robinson and was featured on the Ukrainian television channel Pravda during her performances in Lviv, Ukraine, in 2024. An avid performer, Jennifer recently toured with the Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of James Rawie, performing Grieg's Piano Concerto throughout the Lake Tahoe–Reno region in June 2026. Jennifer has appeared as a soloist with the Lviv National Philharmonic of Ukraine, the Orquesta Filarmónica Municipal de Guayaquil in Ecuador, the New York Chamber Players Orchestra (NYCPO), the Virtuosi Brunensis Orchestra in Perugia, Italy, and the Czech Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic in Zlín, Czech Republic. She also works closely with Orchestra Manhattan, performing at prestigious venues including the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC; Carnegie Hall; Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center in New York; the Carson Center for the Performing Arts in Paducah, Kentucky; Teatro Centro de Arte in Guayaquil, Ecuador; the Zlín Congress Center in the Czech Republic; the historic Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia, Italy; the DiCapo Opera Theatre in New York; and Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Jennifer has won numerous competitions in both solo and chamber music. She has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, the Zlín Congress Center in the Czech Republic, the DiCapo Opera Theatre in New York, the Embassy of Italy, the Mexican Cultural Institute, the Lyceum in Alexandria, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Embassy of the Netherlands, the Alden Theatre, and the Palazzo dei Priori in Italy. She has also presented a lecture-recital in Wuhan, China, and was featured on cable television in A Holiday Recital. As a verified Spotify recording artist, Jennifer has released several digital albums available on YouTube, Spotify, and other major streaming platforms. Her 2026 release features a live performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Raffaele Ponti, and recorded during the orchestra's season-opening concert. She is also featured on the Cicerone Music & Art label release The Road to Zlín (November 2024), performing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Czech Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic under the direction of Gevorg Sargsyan in Zlín, Czech Republic. In addition, she recorded Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F with the Lviv National Philharmonic of Ukraine under the direction of Theodore Kuchar in Lviv, Ukraine.

< Back Previous The Conjurors Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall June 30, 2026 WATCH VIDEO Multi-award-winning duo Matthew Pomeroy and Natasha Lamb, known as THE CONJURORS, are redefining the world of magic. Blending mind reading, psychological illusion, and cinematic stagecraft, their shows captivate audiences of all ages. In 2024, they made history as the first UK duo to sign a multi-year Las Vegas residency, earning the title of Best Show in Las Vegas. In 2025, they wowed over 350,000 people during a record-breaking UK arena tour. Their performances have graced the world’s most iconic stages, from the London Palladium to the Sydney Opera House and The 02 Arena to the Dubai Opera. They’ve performed for royalty, A-listers, and world leaders. Their creative expertise has been featured in major film, TV, and stage productions. With a global following in the millions, THE CONJURORS are more than magicians—they’re storytellers and innovators, creating unforgettable live experiences that leave audiences asking one question: How did they do that?

< Back Karim Said Pianist, conductor Learn More Videos About Karim Said, pianist, conductor HONORARY GUEST CONDUCTOR FOR PRICE CARNEGIE GALA CONCERT WITH ORCHESTRA MANHATTAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2024 AT CARNEGIE WEILL RECITAL HALL "What you cannot learn, he already knows.... exceptional talent!" -Daniel Barenboim ‘A born communicator’ - 'The Independent‘ "A serious musician" - Sir Colin Davis Karim Said has performed on some of the world’s most renowned stages, captivating audiences both as a solo pianist and chamber musician. This was made possible largely through his association with Danie Barenboim, who first heard Karim perform at the age of ten, saying: ‘what you cannot learn, he already knows.’ Highlights include appearances at such festivals and venues as the UK’s Aldeburgh Festival, Philharmonie in Berlin, Philharmonie de Paris, Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, Teatro a la Scala, Milan the Great Hall of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, Tokyo’s Musashino Centre, and the Luzerne and Salzburg Festivals. Karim Said is known for pushing the boundaries of artistic expression as an award-winning pianist, a conductor, and a composer. From an early age, his talent and dedication have propelled him to the forefront of the classical music scene. His first major concerto performances were in 2009 at London’s Barbican Centre with the English Chamber Orchestra under the baton of the late Sir Colin Davies, and with the West-East Divan Orchestra under Daniel Barenboim at the BBC Proms - Royal Albert Hall. One of Karim's distinguishing strengths lies in his ability to draw connections between different eras of Western classical music. His talent and interests extend to modern and renaissance music, as evidenced by his critically acclaimed ‘exceptionally thoughtful’ (The Guardian) album, "Legacy, "which draws connections between the works of William Byrd and Albert Schoenberg. Karim’sreleases also include his album “Echoes from an Empire” - 2015. His love for Schoenberg's music led him to perform the composer's complete piano published works at the London Southbank Centre's prestigious festival, "The Rest Is Noise’’. “Said's genial shaping of the Menuett and Trio casts this music in a lilting light that differs from Maurizio Pollini's etched bleakness or Glenn Gould’s dry-point humour.” - Jed Distler - Gramophone Magazine, 2019 Driven by his fascination with the sound of the orchestra and the creative process, Karim ventured into conducting and composing at an early age, embracing a comprehensive artistic path. He was the subject of the BBC4/Allegro Films documentary ‘Karim’s Journey’, which followed his progress as a developing artist at the Purcell School of Music in the UK, where he was awarded a full scholarship. Most recently, he co-founded the Amman Chamber Orchestra and Amman Institute of Performing Arts in Jordan, aiming to create a vibrant hub for musical education and performances in the Middle East. His dedication to music and his native community has earned him international recognition. Karim Said is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London - UK. Previous Next