Brooklyn Rider | chamber ensemble
With their gripping performance style and unquenchable appetite for musical adventure, Brooklyn Rider has carved a singular space in the world of string quartets over their fifteen-year history. Defining the string quartet as a medium with deep historic roots and endless possibility for invention, they find equal inspiration in musical …
Stringendo Zürich | chamber ensemble
Stringendo has existed since 1999 and can look back on a string of successes, including prizes in numerous competitions and countless concerts that the group has given throughout much of Europe. It was founded by Jens Lohmann as a focus of creativity for young and exceptionally talented prizewinners to meet …
Gryphon Trio | chamber ensemble
Gryphon Trio is firmly established as one of the world’s preeminent piano trios. For more than 25 years, it has earned acclaim for and impressed international audiences with its highly refined, dynamic, and memorable performances. The Trio’s repertoire ranges from traditional to contemporary, and from European classicism to modern-day multimedia. …
Juan-Miguel Hernandez | violin
An artist defined by the critics as ‘… tender, lyrical, loaded with personality’ (Atlanta Journal Constitution), violist Juan-Miguel Hernandez is also recognized for drawing ‘… the sweetest, most sonorous tone’ (Washington Post). In September 2009, Juan-Miguel won the first Prize at the 16th International Johannes Brahms Competition in Austria, adding …
Roman Borys | cello
For more than two decades, cellist and producer Roman Borys has distinguished himself as one of Canada’s leading artistic voices. He and other members of Gryphon Trio, violinist Annalee Patipatanakoon and pianist Jamie Parker have released 22 acclaimed recordings, toured internationally since 1993, and broken new artistic ground through cross-genre …
