Grace Marin
violin Dr. Grace Marín Aguilar is an internationally active, multifaceted Costa Rican/Spanish violinist. Recognized for her versatility as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, and educator, she brings a distinctive voice shaped by both European classical traditions and Latin American musical heritage. A passionate educator, Dr. Marin has imparted her expertise as professor of violin…
Mark Morton
doublebass Dr. Mark Morton is one of a very few bassists in the Unites States that can accurately claim equal measure of experience as: a principal in a major symphony orchestra, an internationally recognized double bass soloist, a leading, innovative pedagogue. Additionally, Dr. Morton plays and teaches both the French and German bows, and is…
Dianne Betkowski
cello Dianne Betkowski, cellist of acclaimed World Music Jazz/Flamenco Fusion ensemble, Miguel Espinoza Fusion, based in Denver CO, has performed, toured and recorded with the St. Louis, Utah, Honolulu and Colorado Symphony Orchestras. She is also a composer whose works have been performed by the Rochester Philharmonic, and the National, St. Louis, Houston, Honolulu, Boston…
Mateusz Smoczynski
violin Mateusz Smoczyński is a distinguished Polish violinist, composer, and bandleader renowned for his versatility across various musical genres. He is a co-founder of the Atom String Quartet and New Trio, leads a quintet, and performs in a duo with cellist Stephan Braun. Smoczyński has performed on prominent stages worldwide, both as a soloist and…
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…
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…
Paolo Mari
guitar
Matt Pickart
festival director and cofounder
violin and viola
Helmut Lipsky
violin