Kathryn Schulmeister (double bass)
Bassist Kathryn Schulmeister brings radiant energy and rigorous expression to her performance of musical repertoire ranging from classical to experimental. With a fearless curiosity for collaborative environments, Kathryn actively seeks opportunities to integrate improvisation, movement and theater into her musical performance with performances in festivals and venues around the world. …
Nicholas Tolle (cimbalom)
Described by the San Diego Union Tribune as an ‘international go-to cimbalom player,’ Nicholas Tolle is one of North America’s premier cimbalom artists. He has performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Chamber Players, the New York Philharmonic, and the International Contemporary Ensemble. Nicholas worked closely with Pierre …
Curtis Macomber (violin)
The playing of violinist Curtis Macomber was praised recently by the New York Times for its ‘thrilling virtuosity’ and by Strad Magazine for its ‘panache’. He enjoys a varied and distinguished career as soloist, chamber musician, and teacher, and he has for several decades been recognized as one of America’s …
Donald Berman (piano)
Donald Berman has been in the frontline of new music scholarship, performance and recording for over 30 years. His albums include The Unknown Ives Volumes 1 and 2, The Uncovered Ruggles (New World), the 4-CD set Americans in Rome: Music by Fellows of the American Academy in Rome, Martin Boykan: …
Susan Narucki (soprano)
For over three decades, American soprano Susan Narucki has forged a unique path; her dedication to the music of our time has led to award-winning recordings, critically acclaimed performances with musicians of the first rank and close collaborations with generations of composers. Since joining the faculty at the UC San …
