Praised as a “[musically] eloquent” (San Francisco Classical Voice) player “with the kind of freedom, authority, and strength…that one expects from the world’s finest pianists” and a “bewitching musical presence” (The Piedmont Post), American pianist Audrey Vardanega has performed as a solo and collaborative pianist across Europe, China, and the United States. Audrey is a Debut Artist alumnus.
Read MoreViolinist Hannah White has soloed extensively throughout the United States and Europe. Hannah has been described by The New York Times as, “terrific… expressive… enthusiastic”, and NY Concert Review wrote “phenomenal…blaze… commanded … perfect intonation and flair”, and Cleveland.com as “clinched her Severance Hall debut…razor-sharp… future is bright”.
Read MoreQuinteto Latino blends the vibrant colors and vigorous rhythms of Latin American music with the sumptuous voices of the wind quintet: flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon.
Whether exploring new twists on traditional folk songs or premiering works by living composers, these five musicians perform with impeccable artistry and infectious energy – educating, enriching, and entertaining listeners of all ages and backgrounds.
Read MoreTwelve-year-old violinist Amaryn Olmeda has been dazzling audiences with her bold and expressive performances across California and internationally. In 2020, Amaryn was featured as the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra’s Debut Artist at their New Year’s Concert Series in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Berkley, CA, which earned her a nomination for the San Francisco Classical Voice’s 2019- 2020 Audience Choice Awards.
Read MoreMichael Gilbertson is the BMI Foundation Composer-in-Residence with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra and teaches at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He holds degrees from The Juilliard School of Music studying composition with Samuel Adler, John Corigliano, Christopher Rouse, and from Yale, where he studied with Aaron Jay Kernis, Martin Bresnick, David Lang, Ezra Laderman, Hannah Lash, and Christopher Theofanidis.
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