Yuri Ahnshe/hercelloHometown: Seoul, South KoreaAlma mater: New England Conservatory, B.M., 2021, M.M., 2023 Photo by Matt Dine What is your earliest memory of classical music? I was raised by a very musical family. My mom plays oboe and many of my aunts play piano and cello, so I can't...
Dariimaa Batsaikhanshe/herviolinHometown: Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaAlma mater: Mongolian State Conservatory, B.M., 2014 Photo by Matt Dine Competitions First Prize, 2014 Chuluun Strings Youth Competition, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Third Prize, 2008 Youth Competition, Ulan-Ude, Russia; Third Prize, 2008 Munguntsetseg Chamber Music Competition, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Special Prize, 2006 Chuluun Strings Youth Competition, Ulaanbaatar,...
Sam Boundy he/him cello Hometown: Pleasant Prairie, WI Alma maters: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, B.M., 2019; Eastman School of Music, M.M., 2022 Photo by Matt Dine Awards/Competitions Quarter Finalist, 2015 Fischoff International Chamber Competition, Junior Division; Honorable Mention, 2015 Rembrandt Chamber Musicians High School Competition; First place, 2017 Mary West Concerto...
Elvira Hoyos Malagonshe/hercelloHometown: Bogotá, ColombiaAlma mater: Universidad Nacional de Colombia, B.M., 2021 Photos by Matt Dine What made you decide to become a musician? Was there a particular performance or person that influenced your decision? My decision to be a musician began at a very young age. My...
Jihyun Hwang she/her cello Hometown: Seoul, South Korea Alma maters: Seoul National University; Yale School of Music, M.M., M.M.A. Photo by Matt Dine Appearances Music Academy of the West, 2020–21 If you could play another instrument, what would it be? I wish I could play the piano. I love listening to piano pieces....
Previous Next Amelia Smerz she/her cello Hometown: Downers Grove, IL Alma maters: DePauw University, B.M., 2020; McGill University, M.M., 2022 Photos by Matt Dine Awards/Competitions Winner, 2019 Brevard Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition; Winner, 2017, '18, '19, & '20 DePauw University School of Music Concerto Competition; Featured Performer, 2018, '19, & '20 DePauw...