AURELIEN FORT PEDERZOLI, viola

AURELIEN FORT PEDERZOLI, viola

Aurelien Fort Pederzoli, a French-born violist currently residing on the east coast, has had a rich and varied career in the world of classical music. From 2009 to 2014, Aurelien was a founding member of the Spektral Quartet, ensemble in residence at the University of...
MASHA LAKISOVA, violin

MASHA LAKISOVA, violin

Praised for her “sensitive musicianship and communication” (The Strad), Masha Lakisova is fast becoming one of the rising stars of her generation. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree at New England Conservatory under the instruction of Miriam Fried. As a...
REMY TAGHAVI, bassoon

REMY TAGHAVI, bassoon

Praised for his “precise fingerwork…and impeccable breath support” (Washington Classical Review), Rémy Taghavi is a highly sought-after bassoonist and educator based in the Northeast. Rémy is principal bassoon of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra and has performed with...
JILLIAN REED, flute

JILLIAN REED, flute

Hudson Valley NY–based flutist Jillian Reed loves the opportunities for connection and collaboration that come with being a performer, educator, and activist. She is associate flutist with The Orchestra Now, and has played with the American Symphony Orchestra and the...
BRANFORD MARSALIS, saxaphone

BRANFORD MARSALIS, saxaphone

From his initial recognition as a young jazz lion, he has expanded his vision as an instrumentalist, composer, bandleader and educator, crossing stylistic boundaries while maintaining an unwavering creative integrity. In the process, he has become an avatar of...