Robert Demaine

Cellist; Los Angeles Philharmonic

Praised by the New York Times as “an artist who makes one hang on every note,” Robert Demaine is the Principal Cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. A highly sought-after solo artist and chamber musician, he is a frequent guest artist at many of the world's premier chamber music festivals.  To learn more, visit www.robertdemaine.com. 

Carlos Kalmar

Conductor; Oregon Symphony and Grant Park Music Festival

Carlos Kalmar is in his fourteenth season as Music Director of the Oregon Symphony. He is also the artistic director and principal conductor of the Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago.  To learn more, visit www.orsymphony.org or www.grantparkmusicfestival.com. 

Orfeo Mandozzi

Cellist; Vienna Brahms Trio

With his “fascinating musical personality and the bewitching beauty of his tone” (FAZ), cellist Orfeo Mandozzi has captivated audiences throughout Europe, the USA, Canada, Asia and South America.  Born in Ticino, he made his debut as soloist as part of the Eurovision Young Musicians Competition.  

To learn more, visit www.viennabrahmstrio.com.

Iain Sutherland

Conductor; BBC Radio Orchestra

Iain Sutherland is a British conductor. In 1966 he was appointed Conductor of the BBC Scottish Radio Orchestra) in Glasgow. In the 1980s he was appointed the principal conductor of the BBC Radio Orchestra and worked with other orchestras across Europe.