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Joe Burgstaller - Trumpet
Joe Burgstaller - Trumpet
Joe Burgstaller - Trumpet
"dashing... dazzled like sheet-lightning" The Washington Post
JOE BURGSTALLER has thrilled audiences throughout the world with his dazzling virtuosity, captivating sensitivity and engaging personality. This past season he has toured extensively Asia, Europe and the United States. He is Distinguished Faculty at The Peabody Institute (The Johns Hopkins University). Former lead trumpet with Canadian Brass, he was one of the all-time most popular soloists at Columbia Artists' Community Concerts. Joe Burgstaller is a Yamaha Performing Artist.
More info at: www.joeburgstaller.com
Hilary Gardner - Voice
Joe Burgstaller - Trumpet
Joe Burgstaller - Trumpet
"...an uninhibited answer to the young Doris Day" The New York Times
HILARY GARDNER delights audiences with her engaging stage presence and keen interpretation of the Great American Songbook. She was named an “artist to watch” by DownBeat Magazine and her performance with Jeff Goldblum at Café Carlyle prompted New York Magazine to call hers “a voice worth seeking out.” She made her Broadway debut in Twyla Tharp’s Come Fly Away and she is a frequent soloist with pops orchestras throughout the United States. She lives in Brooklyn, NY. More info at: www.hilarygardner.com
Julian Gargiulo - Piano
Joe Burgstaller - Trumpet
Julian Gargiulo - Piano
"Expect to revise any preconceived notions you have about classical music concerts." Huffington Post
JULIAN GARGIULO is a pianist, composer, and recording artist. He performs regularly in venues such as Carnegie Hall, United Nations, Moscow Conservatory Hall, Symphony Stage in Singapore, and Seymour Theatre in Sydney, and has been featured on Radio and TV stations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Julian was recently named a Steinway Artist. Julian splits his time between New York and Paris.
More info at: www.pianistwiththehair.com
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Paolo Schianchi - Guitar
Laura Strickling - Soprano
Laura Strickling - Soprano
"Unheard of capabilities" La Repubblica
PAOLO SCHIANCHI is an out-of-the-ordinary musician and performer, able to master all existing variations of the guitar, from the Renaissance lute to electric guitars, to unique instruments which he has created. Considered one of the best Italian musicians of his generation he has also achieved a wide following online with millions of views. Multi-platinum artist Jim Donovan has defined him "The best guitarist I've ever witnessed." and Grammy winner David Russel has praised his "high degree of artistry"
More info at: www.paoloschianchi.com/
Laura Strickling - Soprano
Laura Strickling - Soprano
Laura Strickling - Soprano
"flexible voice, crystalline diction, and warm presence." The New York Times
LAURA STRICKLING is a Grammy™ nominated soprano celebrated for her work on the concert and recital stage. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, National Sawdust, Trinity Church on Wall Street, Washington National Cathedral, Tanglewood Music Festival, Ravinia Music Festival, the Opera America Center, Mexicoliederfest, Liederfest in Suzhou (China), and the Afghanistan National Institute of Music.
More info at: www.laurastrickling.com/
Maria Yefimova - Piano
Laura Strickling - Soprano
Maria Yefimova - Piano
"...vitality and rhythmic swagger”
New York Concert Review
MARIA YEFIMOVA is an Internationally acclaimed pianist who has performed in Italy, Spain, England, Slovakia, Croatia, Russia, and the United States. She appeared in such major venues as Carnegie Hall, Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory and Rachmaninoff Halls. She has been featured on Bravo TV network, Tele Monte Orlando (Italy), Paradise Radio (USVI), Slovak National Television, WCVE public radio, as well as on major TV art networks in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, and Chile. More info at: www.mariayefimova.com