Eric Jacobsen | conductor
Hailed by the New York Times as ‘an interpretive dynamo’, conductor and cellist Eric Jacobsen has built a reputation for engaging audiences with innovative and collaborative programming. He is the newly-named Music Director of the Virginia Symphony, becoming the 12th music director in the orchestra’s 100-year history. Jacobsen is Artistic …
Colin Jacobsen | violin
Violinist and composer Colin Jacobsen is ‘one of the most interesting figures on the classical music scene’ (Washington Post). An eclectic composer who draws on a range of influences, he was named one of the top 100 composers under 40 by NPR listeners. He is also active as an Avery …
The Knights | chamber ensemble
“[The Knights] has evolved into one of the most intriguing and dynamic advocates for music of our time” – Gramophone The Knights are a collective of adventurous musicians dedicated to transforming the orchestral experience and eliminating barriers between audiences and music. Driven by an open-minded spirit of camaraderie and exploration, they …
Lisa Kaplan | piano
Born in Motown, Lisa Kaplan is a pianist specializing in the performance of new work by living composers. Kaplan is the founding pianist and Executive Director of the four-time Grammy Award-winning sextet Eighth Blackbird. Kaplan has won numerous awards, performed all over the country and has premiered new pieces by …
Reginald Mobley | countertenor
Noted for his ‘shimmering voice’ (BachTrack), American countertenor Reginald Mobley is highly sought after for the baroque, classical and modern repertoire. Mobley leads a very prolific career on both sides of the Atlantic. In the United States, where he resides, he became the first ever programming consultant for the Handel …
