Eric Owens
Acclaimed for his commanding stage presence and inventive artistry, American bass-baritone Eric Owens has carved a unique place in the contemporary opera world as both a champion of new music and a powerful interpreter of classic works. Called “consistently charismatic, theatrically and vocally” by New York Magazine and “absolutely remarkable” …
Jennifer Larmore
Jennifer Larmore is an outstanding American mezzo-soprano who has parlayed operatic success in Europe into international stardom. Known for excelling in the coloratura roles of the Baroque and bel canto, she has also added Romantic and Contemporary music to her repertoire. Since the beginning of her career, Jennifer Larmore has …
Craig Smith
CRAIG SMITH (1947 – 2007) was both founder and artistic director of Emmanuel Music. For 37 years, Mr. Smith conducted a cantata of J.S. Bach each week as part of the Sunday worship service at Boston’s Emmanuel Church, where Emmanuel Music is the Ensemble-in-Residence. As artistic director, Mr. Smith presided …
Gonzalo X. Ruiz (oboe)
Gonzalo X. Ruiz is one of America’s most acclaimed historical instrument soloists. He has appeared both as principal oboist and concerto soloist with most of the leading period instrument groups in America and has performed widely in the U.S. and Europe under conductors such as Christopher Hogwood, Nicholas McGegan, Jordi …
Augustin Hadelich (violin)
Astonishing audiences with his phenomenal technique and poetic sensitivity, Grammy Award-winner Augustin Hadelich has established himself as one of the great violinists of his generation. Hadelich has performed with every major orchestra in the United States, many on numerous occasions. Worldwide engagements include the BBC Philharmonic/Manchester, BBC Symphony/London, Danish National …
