Shawn Mativetsky

tabla and percussion Dynamic performer Shawn Mativetsky is considered one of Canada's leading ambassadors of the tabla, and is a pioneer in bridging the worlds of Western and Indian classical music. Acclaimed as an exceptional soloist and a leading disciple of the renowned Pandit Sharda Sahai, Shawn Mativetsky is highly sought-after as both performer and…

Chia-Chien Goh

violin Dr. Chia-Chien Goh, holds a doctorate in violin performance with a minor in orchestral conducting, is a former Associate Professor of Violin at the UCSI University Institute of Music, former Principal of the Bentley Music Academy, Founder of the Kampung Strings Chamber Orchestra, Former Concert Master of the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, current violin…

Chih-Long Hu

piano A native of Taiwan, pianist Chih-Long Hu‘s performance career was launched after receiving honors including the Taipei National Concert Hall Arising Star, the Chi-Mei Artist Award, and prizes from the Mauro Monopoli International Piano Competition in Italy, the Concurs International De Piano D’Escaldes-Engordany in Andorra, the Takamatsu International Piano Competition in Japan, and San Jose International…

Ulrich Hoffmeier

guitar For more than 20 years, Uli Hoffmeier has been a member of the noted "Palastorchester mit seinem Sänger Max Raabe" from Berlin which plays over 100 concerts a year in Europe, America and Asia. There are countless CDs and DVDs where you can hear and watch his guitar work but also his performances on…

Tony Negron

clarinet A native to Tampa Bay, Tony Negron has enjoyed a richly varied career as a professional clarinetist, chamber musician, concerto soloist, and as an educator.  He graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s in Music Education and from Duquesne University with a Masters in Clarinet Performance, where he studied with Ron Samuels of the…

Boris Tonkov

viola Violist Boris Tonkov has performed across North and South America, Europe, and Asia as a soloist, chamber musician, and as orchestra member. Born in Bulgaria, he started his music studies on violin at age five in his home town Sofia in the country's most prestigious music institution for young artists, the "Lubomir Pipkov" School…

Anqwenique Kinsel

voice Pittsburgh native ANQWENIQUE is a versatile vocalist and educator specializing in opera, classical music, jazz and soul. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Voice Performance from Indiana University of PA. She has performed and collaborated with Chamber Music Pittsburgh, Attack Theater, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, BOOM Concepts, composer Daniel Bernard Romain, Roger…

Anna Kijanowska

piano The Polish-American pianist Anna Kijanowska (key-en-OFF-ska) has established herself as a multi faceted musician, smoothly transitioning among her roles as a performing and recording artist, pedagogue, coach, and advocate of contemporary classical music around the world. She has performed, taught and collaborated in North and South America, Asia, Europe, New Zealand, Africa and Australia.…

Miroslav Hristov

violin Violinist Miroslav Hristov was hailed by Fanfare Magazine for his "razor sharp technique" and a "full palette of tonal colors." He presents master classes and performs extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. As a soloist and chamber musician, he has performed in several international festivals and concert series, including the…