Legend is not a title John McDermott would readily embrace, but his accomplishments have become legendary in recording industry lore. He calls Toronto and Boston home, but he has also found a home as an international recording star and household name known as much for his successful musical career as for his commitment to veterans causes. He is a... read full bio
John Williams is widely regarded as the most popular film composer of the modern era. He has created some of the most memorable and successful film scores in Hollywood history, including those for Star Wars, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, and Jurassic Park. Born on February 8, 1932, in Long Island, New York, Williams grew up in a family of musicians,... read full bio
Based in Yorkshire, UK, Jon Gomm is an acoustic solo musician and singer-songwriter who is renowned for his virtuoso guitar technique. In order to create a massive, multi-layered sound with bass, drums, and almost orchestral depth and intricacy from a single guitar, he slaps, taps, and retunes while playing. With or without his gentle, moving voice, his songs frequently have a... read full bio
Jose Carreras’ meteoric musical career resulted in early debuts at the world's most prestigious opera theatres and festivals, including the Teatro alla Scala of Milan, the New York Metropolitan Opera House, the Vienna Staatsoper, London Royal Opera House and many more. His repertoire includes over sixty operas. His extensive discography includes over 150 recordings. He has been awarded many Gold... read full bio
Josh Teed is a technical, flexible, and classically educated musician. His compositions honor some of his electronic influences, like Govinda, CloZee, and Charlesthefirst, while remaining distinctive and aptly displaying his extensive proficiency with instruments. At the infant age of three, he began playing the violin, and at the age of nine, he won the Florida Fiddle Championship. During his live performances,... read full bio
For more than two decades, Joshua Bell has enchanted audiences worldwide with his breathtaking virtuosity and tone of unique beauty. At age fourteen, he came to national attention in a highly acclaimed orchestral debut with Riccardo Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra. An impressive Carnegie Hall debut won the young artist a recording contract to further confirm his presence in the... read full bio
Joshua Guerrero has been dubbed a gifted young tenor by the New York Times. He has played roles with the Los Angeles Opera, Canadian Opera Company, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Sim_n Bolivar Orchestras, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and more. He was the second prize-winner at the Plcido Domingos Operalia Competition, recipient of the Richard Tucker Career Grant, and a Grammy award winner... read full bio
Joyce El-Khoury is an opera singer, praised for her bel canto singing in soprano. El-Khoury has an extensive repertoire, performing operas like La traviata, La bohme, EMmeline, Belisario, and Carmen, to name a few. The soprano is a first prize winnder of the Brian Law Opera Competition, Mario Lanza Vocal Competition, Giargiari and Son Bel Canto Competition, and George London... read full bio
Judith Christin is an experienced mezzo-soprano; she has performed over one hundred roles with opera companies across the United States. Her experience includes performances with the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera, Santa Fe Opera, and more. Christin has taken on a variety of different roles, providing a new take on each one.... read full bio
Julie Andrews, a much-honored star of stage, screen and television for more than half a century. Ms. Andrews Broadway debut was at the age of 19 in The Boyfriend and went on to star as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady and Guinevere in Camelot. She received an Academy award for Best Actress in her first film, Mary Poppins,... read full bio
Julien Robbins has had a distinguished career in opera. He debuted on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera in 1979 and returned for the next 27 consecutive seasons, singing more than 50 different roles over the course of his career there. His operatic repertoire spans all styles and time periods and includes Cosi fan tutte, La Bohme, La Fanciulla del... read full bio
Justin Hurwitz is an American film composer and television writer, best known for his collaborations with director Damien Chazelle. He has composed the score for each of Chazelle's films, including Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench, Whiplash, La La Land, First Man, and Babylon. Hurwitz received numerous accolades for his work on La La Land, including two Academy Awards for... read full bio
Kai Kight is a classically trained violinist that studied under the concertmaster of Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, and a motivational speaker. Kight uses his performances as a way to inspire his audience around the world. Kight loves to share not only his music but his words and stories that changed his way of viewing the world. He hopes that... read full bio
Karl, who was raised abroad after being born in Ireland, was a member of the renowned ensemble The Irish Tenors for seven years. Along with them, he co-hosted the ten-part TV series The Irish Tenors and Friends, released two CDs, and played in tens of thousands of places across Europe and the USA. Karl received an invitation recently to join... read full bio
Kate Simko is an immensely talented multi-instrumentalist and composer whose music transcends the typical genre. She graduated with a masters degree in Composition for Screen at the Royal College of Music. It was here where she first started London Electric Orchestra. She utilizes classical compositions to create a blend of electronic and EDM style music you can both study to... read full bio
As one of Scotland's most inventive composers and musicians, Kate Young grew up surrounded by folk music in Edinburgh. Her creative world is nourished by her exploration of novel sounds found in traditional musics from around the world. As a musician, Kate explores many musical genres while fusing her voice with fiddle playing techniques to create captivating soundscapes. Kate, who won... read full bio
Known for her interpretations of operatic arias, Katherine Jenkins is the world’s best classical crossover artist. The Welsh mezzo-soprano has sold over seven million albums. An internationally recognized figure, Jenkins has become an ambassador and inspiration for millions of people around the world. She became the fastest selling mezzo soprano ever, has released several studio albums, has won two Classical... read full bio
One of the most celebrated singers of her generation, lyric soprano Kathleen Battle has captivated audiences all over the world with her unmatched vocal ability and distinctive artistic expression. Her most recent album, which includes a wide range of music including opera, Baroque, jazz, spirituals, and a captivating passage from Vangelis' Mythodea, is the apex of her most recent performances. Kathleen... read full bio
Kathleen Battles voice is luminous soprano. Her performances with symphony orchestras and operas demonstrate eras of music. From baroque to contemporary, Battles time in the field of opera has made her the epitome of classical music. The New York Times has said, Ms. Battle sang with remarkable freshness and beauty_ she sent high phrases soaring and sand with ethereal elegance_... read full bio
The extraordinary pianists Katia and Marielle Labeque are known not only for the seamless ensemble of their playing, but also for their superlative musicianship and extraordinary scope of repertoire which ranges from Bach, Mozart and Schubert to Stravinsky, Gershwin, Bernstein and the avant-garde composers of the 20th century. They have performed with the world´s finest orchestras including the Berlin Philharmonic,... read full bio
