Vincent Larderet (piano)
Honored with the illustrious title of ‘Steinway Artist’, Vincent Larderet has attracted of the finest pianists of our time’ (Neue Musikzeitung, Germany), for his ‘expansive and full-bodied readings’ (Gramophone, UK) and his ‘multi-timbred’ sound (Fanfare, USA), he ‘makes the piano equal to an orchestra’ (Classica, France) with a wide range …
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 …

