Rebecca von Lipinski | soprano
Rebecca von Lipinski was born in Mansfield and studied at the Royal Northern College of Music, supported by the Peter Moores Foundation, and at the National Opera Studio. Awards include the Clonter Opera Prize and the Elizabeth Harwood Memorial Award. European engagements include the title role in Micha Hamel’s Snow White, Ursula …
Elizabeth Wallfisch | violin
A leading interpreter of music on the baroque and classical violins, Elizabeth Wallfisch is a favorite with both audiences and orchestras because of her virtuosity, sparkling personality and her impeccable musicianship. Her appearances are marked by a daring and spontaneous approach to performance that results in electrifying music-making. Renowned not only …
Amanda Crider | mezzo-soprano
Mezzo-soprano Amanda Crider, recognized for her “gleaming vocalism” (Boston Globe), “star acting” (Urban Milwaukee), and “deep expressivity” (New York Times), has performed as a soloist with Apollo’s Fire in performances of Handel’s Messiah, Bach’s B Minor Mass, Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, and their celebration of early American Music, Come to the River. …
Amanda Powell | soprano
Soprano Amanda Powell has been praised as “the star of the evening” (Seen and Heard International, UK) and “charismatic and theatrically arresting” (San Francisco Chronicle). A highly versatile musician, she has toured internationally as a soloist in baroque opera, oratorio, and crossover folk programs. Her tour performances with GRAMMY®-winning baroque orchestra …
Roberto Díaz | violist
A violist of international reputation, Roberto Díaz holds the prestigious position of President and CEO of the Curtis Institute of Music. He thereby follows in the footsteps of renowned soloist/directors such as Rudolf Serkin, Gary Graffman, Efrem Zimbalist and Josef Hofmann. As a professor of viola at Curtis and former …
