Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
“Playing with perfect unanimity, their performances have polish and spirit, and display an infectious love for making music.” – The New York Times Celebrated worldwide for its innovation and artistry, the GRAMMY® Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra has redefined classical performance through its pioneering conductor-less model. Founded in New York City …
Narek Arutyunian (clarinet)
Arutyunian was born in 1992 in Gyumri, Armenia, and moved to Moscow, Russia, at age three. As a teenager, he won first prizes in two international competitions. His education includes studies at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, The Juilliard School, and a master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music …
Concordian Dawn
Concordian Dawn, ensemble for medieval music, specializes in 12th- through 14th-century vocal repertoire, drawing on primary source material and focusing on socio-philosophical similarities between texts from centuries ago and the mindset of modern society. In doing so, the ensemble produces a musical experience accessible to contemporary audiences, relating the human condition …
Quartet ES
Quartet ES brings a diverse and engaging presence to the world of chamber music. Known for cutting-edge programming, visionary projects, and dynamic educational initiatives, violinists Anton Miller and Ertan Torgul, violist Rita Porfiris, and cellist Jennifer Kloetzel bring their distinct artistic voices and a wealth of individual experience to form …
Daniel Schnyder (saxophone, composer)
Daniel Schnyder, born in 1961 in Zurich, Switzerland, is a Swiss-American composer, saxophonist and flautist now based in New York City, residing in Harlem’s historic Sugar Hill. Internationally acclaimed for his genre-defying work, Schnyder bridges classical music, jazz and global traditions in a career that spans continents and cultures. As …
