Vincent Larderet (piano)
Recognised with the illustrious title of ‘Steinway Artist’, Vincent Larderet has attracted international recognition for the exceptional intensity of his performances. Praised as ‘one of the best pianists of our time’ (Neue Musikzeitung, Germany), for his ‘very lyrical playing’ (Crescendo Magazine, Belgium) and his ‘multi-timbred’ sound (Fanfare, USA), he ‘makes …
Eric Jacobsen (conductor)
Hailed by the New York Times as ‘an interpretive dynamo’, conductor and cellist Eric Jacobsen has built a reputation for engaging audiences with innovative and collaborative programming. He is the newly-named Music Director of the Virginia Symphony, becoming the 12th music director in the orchestra’s 100-year history. Jacobsen is Artistic …
Colin Jacobsen (violin)
Violinist and composer Colin Jacobsen is ‘one of the most interesting figures on the classical music scene’ (Washington Post). An eclectic composer who draws on a range of influences, he was named one of the top 100 composers under 40 by NPR listeners. He is also active as an Avery …
The Knights
“[The Knights] has evolved into one of the most intriguing and dynamic advocates for music of our time” – Gramophone The Knights are a collective of adventurous musicians dedicated to transforming the orchestral experience and eliminating barriers between audiences and music. Driven by an open-minded spirit of camaraderie and exploration, they …
Lisa Kaplan (piano)
Born in Motown, Lisa Kaplan is a pianist specializing in the performance of new work by living composers. Kaplan is the founding pianist and Executive Director of the four-time Grammy Award-winning sextet Eighth Blackbird. Kaplan has won numerous awards, performed all over the country and has premiered new pieces by …