Glenn Dicterow Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic After more than three decades of service as concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic, Glenn Dicterow joins the faculty of the USC Thornton School of Music in 2013 as the first holder of the Robert Mann Chair in Strings and Chamber Music,[…]
Daniel Andai Artistic Director & Violin Hailed by The New York Times as an “Exemplary Leader” for leading members of New York Philharmonic and Manhattan School of Music in Carnegie Hall, violinist Daniel Andai has shared his versatile artistry as soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, concertmaster and recording artist in major concert venues across five[…]
Suzanne Wagor Violin & Viola An avid chamber musician, violist and violinist Suzanne Wagor has collaborated with numerous artists, including members of the Tokyo String Quartet, the Nash Ensemble of London, and the Peabody Trio. Known for her sensitive and passionate playing, she is equally skilled at conveying the intricacies[…]
Laurentiu Norocel Violin & Viola Laurentiu is an active performer and educator in the Reno area. Originally from Romania, Laurentiu earned his Bachelor Degree in Violin Performance from National University of Music, Bucharest Romania. He came in the United States to pursue his Master’s Degree. In 2010 he graduated from[…]
Arik Braude Violin Praised for “sophisticated, warm intensity, radiant timbre and well-balanced, harmonious performance style” (‘Sulzbach-Rosenberg”, Germany) violinist Arik Braude has performed as a soloist with orchestras in the U.S., Europe and Asia. His recent performances of concertos by Bach, Haydn and Mendelssohn (double) with the JVNY camerata in repeated appearances at[…]
Virgil Boutellis-Taft Violin Hailed by critics as an “outstanding violinist”, “of fiery temperament”, with “intense, brilliant, sumptuous sound” and “impressive virtuosity”, Virgil Boutellis-Taft performs as soloist and chamber musician in major international concert halls: Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, Benaroya Hall, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Cammilleri Hall, Salle Gaveau, the[…]
Sophie Arbuckle Violin / Viola Sophie Arbuckle has performed extensively throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. She has appeared in many of the most prominent chamber music settings in the U.S., including Music@Menlo (Calif.), where she co-directed the chamber music workshop in 2004, and Bargemusic in New York city. European chamber[…]
John Vaida Violin / Viola A versatile musician, violinist and violist John Vaida performs regularly as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and orchestral player. He is a dedicated teacher, serving on the faculty at Mansfield University and Wilkes University, and Artist-in-Residence at the Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School. During the summers he[…]
Karen Dreyfus Viola Karen Dreyfus enjoys a wide-ranging career, as a noted orchestral soloist, recitalist and chamber musician, and as a pedagogue. Prized for her impassioned musicianship and her rich mahogany tone, she has inspired a variety of contemporary music’s finest composers to write scores specifically tailored to her communicative[…]
Amadi Azikiwe Viola Amadi Azikiwe, violist, violinist and conductor, has been heard in recital in major cities throughout the United States, such as New York, Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Houston, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., including an appearance at the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Azikiwe has also been a[…]
