In the spirit of Il Divo, an exclusive group of the world's best young opera, musical theater, and concert artists have joined to perform entertaining and moving renditions of popular "crossover" classics. Versatile and highly adaptable, our performances are customized to suit the unique nature of each even and location, while incorporating that specialized touch of audience interaction. ... read full bio

Uncommon Ritual is the second album released by Sony Classical of string trios, following Appalachia Waltz, with unusual instrumentation and influences from bluegrass and folk music to create an Americana-style of traditional classical music. Uncommon Ritual adds jazz, blues, and elements from world music to the mix. The trio includes double-bassist and composer Edgar Meyer, banjoist and composer Béla Fleck,... read full bio

A pianist and composer whose work has received nearly universal acclaim in a career spanning over twenty years, Fred Hersch is among the foremost artists in the world of jazz today. Described as a master who plays it his way" by The New York Times, "a poet of a pianist" by The New Yorker and "one of the small handful... read full bio