Mikhail Gurewitsch
Born in 1975, Mikhail Gurewitsch received his first violin lessons at the music school of the St. Petersburg RimskyKorsakov Conservatory, and studied there after his high school graduation. After completing his final exams, he found his way to the Detmold Hochschule für Musik, where he completed his studies. He performed his graduate recital and […]
Daniel Harding
Daniel Harding made his professional conducting debut in 1994 with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, serving as assistant to Sir Simon Rattle that season. The following season, he served as assistant to Claudio Abbado with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr Harding holds the positions of music director of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra (since […]
MÜNCHNER PHILHARMONIKER
The Munich Philharmonic was founded in 1893 through the private initiative of Franz Kaim, the son of a piano manufacturer. Since then, the orchestra has left an indelible imprint on Munich’s cultural life under the leadership of renowned conductors. In the orchestra’s earliest years – initially under the name »Kaim Orchestra« – conductors like Hans […]
Valery Gergiev
Born in Moscow, Valery Gergiev initially studied conducting under Ilya Musin at the Leningrad Conservatory. While still a student, he won the Herbert von Karajan conducting competition in Berlin. In 1978, aged 24, Valery Gergiev became assistant conductor of Yuri Temirkanov at the Mariinsky Opera, where he made his debut conducting Sergei Prokofiev’s adaptation of […]
WIENER KAMMERORCHESTER
In the 75 years of its existence, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra has established itself as one of the world’s leading chamber orchestras. Over the decades, the orchestra has worked closely with the conductors Carlo Zecchi (principal conductor 1966 – 1976), Philippe Entremont (principal conductor 1976 – 1991), later with Yehudi Menuhin, Sándor Végh, Heinrich Schiff […]
Quatuor Danel
Marc Danel, Gilles Millet (violins) – Vlad Bogdanas (viola) – Yovan Markovitch (cello) The Quatuor Danel was founded in 1991 and has been at the forefront of the international music scene ever since, with important concert performances worldwide and a row of groundbreaking CD recordings. The quartet is famous for their bold, concentrated interpretations of […]
Polina Osetinskaya
Internationally acclaimed pianist Polina Osetinskaya began her career at the age of five and was soon acclaimed as a wunderkind in the former Soviet Union. She gave her first concert at the age of six and entered the Central Music School of the Moscow Conservatory at the age of seven. Ms. Osetinskaya continued her studies […]
Alexandra Dariescu
Pianist and creator of “The Nutcracker and I”, Alexandra Dariescu stands out as an original voice whose fundamental values are shining a light on gender equality in both her concerto and recital programming as well as championing lesser-known works, advocating for diversity and inclusion. Dariescu has performed with such orchestras as London and Royal Philharmonic […]
Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich
Following the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the Tonhalle Society Zurich over the past two seasons, which also featured numerous world premières and staged performances, the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich will begin a new chapter of the orchestra’s history as of the 2019/20 season together with Chief Conductor and Music Director Paavo Järvi. David Zinman […]
Noah Bendix-Balgley
Considering it his life-long pursuit, Noah Bendix-Balgley has a personal sound that connects with his audience in a meaningful way. Whether he’s leading the Berlin Philharmonic as First Concertmaster, performing chamber music or in front of the orchestra as soloist, Noah’s gift of communication through music has reached listeners all around the world. As a […]
Gabriela Montero
Gabriela Montero’s visionary interpretations and unique compositional gifts have garnered her critical acclaim and a devoted following on the world stage. Anthony Tommasini remarked in The New York Times that “Montero’s playing had everything: crackling rhythmic brio, subtle shadings, steely power…soulful lyricism…unsentimental expressivity.” Recipient of the prestigious 2018 Heidelberger Frühling Music Prize, Montero’s recent and […]
Avishai Cohen
Over the past two decades, bassist, singer, composer, Jazz visionary and innovator, Avishai Cohen, has earned his reputation as one of the greatest bass players of his time. His original compositions and arrangements reflect an expansive musical universe and embrace a vital blend of traditions, cultures, languages and styles, from Hebrew, Ladino folk songs alongside pulsating original […]
Cristian Budu
A stunningly original pianist with musical insight and maturity that could inspire envy in colleagues twice his age” (Gramophone). Young Brazilian with Romanian parents, pianist Cristian Budu arises as a new reference for his unique artistry and outstanding achievements. He became the winner of one of the most important and prestigious competitions in the world, the Clara […]
Margaret Plummer
Margaret Plummer is an Australian Mezzo Soprano living in Vienna, Austria. She is engaged as a full time member of the Wiener Staatsoper ensemble where she performs and covers much of the lyric mezzo repertoire including Hänsel, Charlotte, Octavian and Waltraute. In 2014 Margaret won the Vienna State Opera Award from Opera Foundation Australia which […]
Alisa Jordheim
Lauded by the San Francisco Chronicle as “vocally resplendent” and possessing “impeccable coloratura,” soprano Alisa Jordheim makes her role and company debut as Clothilde in Pacini’s Maria, regina d’Inghilterra with Odyssey Opera in the 2019/20 season. She also debuts Norina in Don Pasquale in a return to Boston Midsummer Opera, Hannah in The Merry Widow with the New Philharmonic, and sings Rossini’s Stabat Mater with […]
Kristinn Sigmundsson
Lauded for his portrayal of Baron Ochs in Der Rosenkavalier that he “dealt in revelations,” the Financial Times further praises Icelandic bass Kristinn Sigmundsson, “His tone dark and his dynamic range broad, he exuded raw power, crusty lust and comic bravado, all reinforced by a trace of gravitas.” In the 2019/20 season, Sigmundsson returns Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie […]
