Annette-Barbara Vogel | violin
Annette-Barbara Vogel is considered one of the finest violinists of her generation and known for her “formidable technique, stunning musicality and stage presence, that transmits to orchestra and audience alike“ (Wuppertaler Zeitung; Brahms Concerto). Vogel, at age four, had her first violin lessons, at eleven was accepted as the youngest …
Felipe Scagliusi
Born in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, Felipe Scagliusi began his studies with Professor Márcio Petroni and later with Paulo Gori (winner of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Competition) with whom he continued to work for eight years. In 1996 Scagliusi received the Degree in Conducting at the School of …
Gretchen Van Hoesen | harp
Gretchen Van Hoesen has been principal harpist of the Pittsburgh Symphony since 1977. She has appeared as soloist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on numerous occasions, both on the subscription series and on tour.. She has appeared as soloist with conductors André Previn, Lorin Maazel, James Conlon, Zdnek Macal, Sergiu …
Judith LeClair
Judith LeClair joined the New York Philharmonic as Principal Bassoon in 1981, at the age of 23. Since then, she has made more than 50 solo appearances with the Orchestra, performing with numerous legendary conductors including Lorin Maazel, Sir Colin Davis, Sir Andrew Davis, Christopher Hogwood, Rafael Kubelik, Erich Leinsdorf, …