Opera News has reported, Marilyn Horne- whose face and song have been the light- in so many places, in so many styles, through so many media, for so many years- may be the most influential singer in American history. Her career has spanned the operatic world for over fifty years, making her an innovator in the performing industry. Horne has... read full bio
The Seattle Times has reported, Mariusz Kwiecien: Difficult to spell and easy to admire, this is a baritone who commands the stage so completely that he seems to suck up all the oxygen. Recognized worldwide in the operatic community, Kwieciens beautiful voice captures audiences. He has performed with the Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, Paris Opera, Vienna State Opera, Lyric Opera... read full bio
Iconic fiddler and composer Mark OConnor is a three-time Grammy Award winner for Best Country Instrumental Performance (The New Nashville Cats), Best Classical Crossover Album (Appalachian Journey with Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer), and Best Bluegrass Album (Coming Home with the OConnor Band). His award-winning O'Connor Band puts on an engaging, dynamic show showcasing compelling arrangements, virtuosic solos, and tight... read full bio
Mark Vincent is an Australian tenor born on September 4, 1993, in Caringbah, New South Wales. Vincent rose to fame after winning the third season of Australia's Got Talent in 2009 with his stunning performance of "Nessun Dorma". Following his win, he immediately signed with Sony Music Australia and released his debut studio album, "My Dream – Mio Visione" in... read full bio
Matt Savage is an American autistic savant musician who performs classical jazz music. He is a musician, composer, and teacher, who balances teaching with performing. Savage has performed alongside names such as, Chick Corea, the Ellington All Stars, Jason Moran, Joshua Redman, and many more. Savage has recorded eleven albums and is a Bosendorfer piano artist. As a composer, Savage... read full bio
Matteo Bocelli is the exceptionally talented son of famous Italian pop star Andrea Bocelli. With talent clearly in his blood, Matteo has inherited his father’s dulcet vocal skill and passion for music. He performed in the Miami Design District and floored the audience with his beautiful voice, and his dad accompanying him on the piano. He has performed at various... read full bio
The Palast Orchester, or the Palace Orchestra in English, is a German orchestra based in Berlin that specializes in the cabaret and popular songs of the Weimar period in Germany and American popular songs of the same era. The orchestra consists of all men, except for the violinist who has always been a female. Its current members include Max Raabe... read full bio
Measha Brueggergosman is a Canadian soprano singer and stage actress who performs as a concert artist as well as an opera single. Measha has released both classical and pop music and has won numerous awards over the years. Measha was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and she began singing in her local church choir at a young age and began... read full bio
Meredith Arwady has been hailed by critics as a rarity and a genuine contralto. She awes audiences in the United States and internationally with her rich-toned vocals. The vocalist has performed in the Los Angeles Opera, Washington National Opera, San Francisco Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, and more. In concert, Arwady has performed Beethovens Symphony No. 9 with the Boston Symphony,... read full bio
Michala Petri is a Danish recorder player. Petri is sought after as a soloist with many noted orchestras, including the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. She has released 34 recordings, toured extensively over four continents, and has had dozens of pieces written for her. Her debut as a soloist was in 1969. She is the step-granddaughter of famous... read full bio
Pogacnik's perspective prompted him to investigate the impact of foundational principles of art on the growth of society as a result of his active participation in the artistic, commercial and political arenas as well as academia and civil society. His practical perspective is that in order to attract and "compose" art forces to bring many social domains together, elevated resonance platforms... read full bio
For over twenty years bassist Mike Marshall and Edgar Meyer have been at the vanguard of American instrumental string music and together and separately have helped create some of the most exciting music around today. While still a teenager Mike was performing and recording with the original David Grisman Quintet, and many more. From there Mike Marshall went... read full bio
MITCHELL ZEIDWIG is a classical pianist, composer, and comedian all rolled into one performance. In addition to his musical-mastery, hes critically acclaimed for his originality in form and expression. Yet his performances remain natural and energetic, reaching audiences of all ages. Zeidwig has appeared in over 100 Prime Time television shows and as a Headliner in Las Vegas and Atlantic... read full bio
Monica Mancini is an American recording artist and concert performer. Monica Mancini is a Concord Record recording artist and a Double-Grammy award nominee, who has carved out a career as a singer and concert performer, appearing with symphony orchestras worldwide. Mancini is one of the twin daughters of famous film composer Henry Mancini and his wife Ginny. She began... read full bio
Among the most well-known artists in the post-rock genre is without a doubt Mono. But don't expect to hear anything that even remotely resembles post-rock's more "avant-garde" side (think GY!BE, A Silver Mount Zion, etc.). Mono takes a far more melodic approach, and the tunes have significantly simpler structures. Similar to their Scottish contemporaries Mogwai, this guitar-lead group mostly focuses... read full bio
Montserrat cabal became an international star overnight, and her performance entered the annals of legendary opera moments. Her Carnegie Hall success led to an immediate invitation to sing at the Metropolitan Opera House, where she made an equally stunning debut as Marguerite in Gounod's Faust. A discography of over 80 opera, recital and concert recordings supports her reputation as one... read full bio
Poet, visual artist and composition professor at the USC Thornton School of Music Camae Ayewa, often known as "Moor Mother," is a touring musician who performs both domestically and abroad. Her music crosses several genres, including electronic, free jazz and classical. The Guggenheim Museum, The Met, Carnegie Mellon and Carnegie Hall, Documenta 15, Berlin Jazz Festival and Glastonbury Festival have all displayed Camae's... read full bio
Murray Perahia worked with Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears at the Aldeburgh Festival, and with fellow pianist Radu Lupu. He was co-artistic director of the Festival from 1981 to 1989. In the 1980s, Perahia was invited to work with Vladimir Horowitz, an admirer of his art. Perahia says this had a defining influence on his pianism. Perahia's first major recording... read full bio
My Brightest Diamond is a multifaceted artist. From rock bands to symphonies to marching bands, the face of My Brightest Diamond, Shara Nova, exhibits talents in everything musical. Her first independent rock letter was acclaimed by many, and reflects her talents in the world of performing arts. With a background in music starting as a young child, Shara Nova has... read full bio
Canadian born, Nathan Berg has studied music his whole life. His vocal studies have taken him all over the world and finally to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in the city of London. Berg won the Gold Medal for Singer at the Guildhall and won various prizes in the Royal Overseas League, Kathleen Ferrier, and Peter Pears competitions.... read full bio
