Kevin Gianino
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Kevin Gianino

drumset A native of St. Louis, MO, Kevin attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and Webster University. He has served as a faculty member for the International Summer Jazz Academy in Poland, the Webster University Summer Jazz Combo Camp, the Strike Institute, and the Jim Widner Big Band and Summer Jazz Camps. He maintains a…
Percussion
Wilhelm Magner
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Wilhelm Magner

viola The first violist in 111 years of the competition to be awarded the Prix d'Europe in 2022, Wilhelm's solo engagements in 2023-2024 include recitals and chamber music concerts in Canada, the United States, and Poland. He was recently named Assistant Professor of Viola at the University of Texas at Austin’s Butler School of Music.…
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Eli Lacin
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Elijah Lacin

violoncello Elijah Lacin, a native of North Carolina, went to school at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City and the Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, studying with Wolfram Koessel and Adam Liu. He completed his Master of Music degree at the San Francisco Conservatory in 2021, studying with Bonnie Hampton and occasionally with…
Strings
Ester Flückiger
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Esther Flückiger

piano and composition Esther Flückiger born on 06.10.1959 in Berne - Switzerland, is a pianist (classical, contemporary music, crossover) improviser and composer. Her creative ideas are unlimited and she is continuously experimenting new musical directions and emotional music challenges, avoiding previous musical paths. She focuses on the interpretation of contemporary and traditional music, free improvisation…
Composition, Piano
Rupam Ghosh
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Rupam Ghosh

violin In North Indian classical violin, Rupam Ghosh is the new millennium star. He began to learn violin from the age of 9 years old under the tutelage of proclaimed violinist Prof. Robin Ghosh. From the beginning, he proved his competency. Rupam started performing at the tender age of 14. Rupam was awarded by Calcutta University as a young artist in the…
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Alain Bédard
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Alain Bédard

double bass Bassist, Composer, Entrepreneur Alain Bédard began his professional career in the 1980s, when he naturally joined various Quebec bands of the time. Since then, his participation in various major events has taken him all over the world, providing him with a fascinating experience. Recipient of the “Héron d'Or” for his contribution to the…
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Yves Leveille
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Yves Léveillé

piano Achievements Yves Léveillé, pianist, composer, GD / AD of Les Productions Yves Léveillé Recipient of the Spacq Foundation's Prix André Gagnon (instrumental music) in 2018, the musician is recognized both for his compositions and arrangements and for his many musical collaborations with leading jazzmen, singers, songwriters, actors and directors. Pianist and composer Yves Léveillé…
Piano
James Falzone
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James Falzone

clarinet and penny whistle Clarinetist, penny whistle player, composer, and improviser James Falzone is an acclaimed member of the international jazz and creative music scenes, a veteran contemporary music lecturer and clinician, and an award-winning composer who has been commissioned by chamber ensembles, dance companies, choirs, and symphony orchestras around the globe. He leads his own ensembles Allos…
Composition, Woodwinds
Virginia McDowell
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Virginia McDowell

oboe Virginia McDowell currently resides in New Orleans where she’s Principal Oboe with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. She has previously served as guest Principal Oboe of the Cleveland Orchestra, the Houston Symphony, the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra, the Florida Orchestra, and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, she has performed with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra,…
Woodwinds
Dalai Cellai
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Dalai Cellai

cello Dalai is a Greek/Mongolian versatile cellist, singer, improviser and composer. She has toured and worked with bands from various modern music styles and written and produced music for international films and theatrical productions. Along with her solo work, she is currently member of bands Antiqva and Black Veil. In this workshop Dalai is going…
Strings