Stephanie Blythemezzo-soprano First photo by Stephanie BlythePress photosA renowned opera singer and recitalist, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe is one of the most highly respected and critically acclaimed artists of her generation. With repertoire that ranges from Handel to Wagner, German lieder to contemporary and classic American song,...
Kylie Bartlettshe/herbassoonHometown: Friendswood, TXAlma maters: University of Kansas, B.M., 2019; New England Conservatory, M.M., 2021; The Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory, A.D., 2023 Photos by Matt Dine Competitions First Place, 2018 Midwest Double Reed Society Young Artist Competition; Third Place, 2023 GGS Chamber Music Competition Appearances PRISMA Festival...
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,...
Quinton Bodnár-Smithhe/himoboeHometown: Corinth, TXAlma maters: San Francisco Conservatory of Music, PSC, 2023, M.M., 2022; University of Texas at Austin, Butler School of Music, B.M., 2020 Photo by Matt Dine Awards John Philip Sousa Award, 2016 Appearances Berlin Opera Academy, 2022; Saluzzo Opera Academy, 2021; Eastern Music Festival, 2019; UT Bach...
Olivia Chaikinshe/herfluteHometown: Folsom, CAAlma mater: Mannes School of Music, B.M., 2022 Photos 1 & 2 by Matt Dine; Photo 3 by Tom Jakob Appearances Colorado College Summer Music Festival, 2022; Westside Chamber Players; Mannes Orchestra Was there a teacher who was particularly impactful/helpful? What made this instructor stand out? My teacher, Elizabeth...
Yu-Cih Changshe/herbassHome country: TaiwanAlma maters: New England Conservatory, MM, 2024; Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, BM, 2021 Photos by Matt Dine Appearances Round Top Festival Institute, 2023 What is your earliest memory of classical music? When I was little, my mom accidentally turned on the TV to the classical...
Yaewon Choishe/herviolinHometown: Seoul, South KoreaAlma maters: Korea National University of Arts, B.M.; Korea National University of Arts, M.M.; Manhattan School of Music, M.M. Photos by Matt Dine Awards/Competitions Young Artist Prize, OSAKA International Music Competition; Third Prize, Journal of Music Competition; First Prize, Yeum Music Concours Appearances Grafenegg Festival, Pyeong Chang Festival Orchestra (MPyC) What...
Jack Corcoranhe/himbassHometown: Richmond, MAAlma maters: Hampshire College, BA; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Professional Performance Certificate, MM Photo by Matt Dine Appearances Maine Chamber Music Seminar, Atlantic Music Festival, National Music Festival What is your earliest memory of classical music? My earliest memory of classical music was hearing it in the car....
Philip Drembushe/himpercussionHometown: Alexandria, VAAlma maters: George Mason University Dewberry School of Music, B.M., 2020; Northwestern University Bienen School of Music, M.M. Photos by Matt Dine Appearances Richmond Symphony substitute, 2023–24; Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra substitute, 2022–23; Miami Music Festival, 2019; Sewanee Summer Music Festival, 2017 What is your...
Hanyu Fengshe/herviolinHome country: ChinaAlma maters: Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute of Music, BM 2019, MM, 2023 Photos by Matt Dine Awards/Competitions Finalist, 2014 CCTV China National Violin Competition; 2nd Place, 2018 China Youth Music Competition Hummingbird Music Award; 2nd Place, 2021 Peabody Institute Marbury Violin Competition; 2023 Peabody...