Portfolio Archives: Strings

Dianne Betkowski

cello Dianne Betkowski, cellist of acclaimed World Music Jazz/Flamenco Fusion ensemble, Miguel Espinoza Fusion, based in Denver CO,  has performed, toured and recorded with the St. Louis, Utah, Honolulu and Colorado Symphony Orchestras. She is also a composer whose works have been performed by the Rochester Philharmonic, and the National, St. Louis, Houston, Honolulu, Boston…

Victor Correa-Cruz

violin Violinist and conductor Victor Correa-Cruz is developing an intense career in the United States and Europe, presenting concerts as soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra director. He has been awarded prizes at international competitions such as “Jeunesse Musicales,” “Villa de Madrid,” “Cremona International Quartet Competition,” and the “Rose-Mary Álvarez Conducting Contest of South Carolina.” He…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Annette-Barbara Vogel

violin Annette-Barbara Vogel’s rich international performing career has featured her as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician in over thirty countries across six continents. Considered one of the finest German violinists of her generation, she is renowned for her “authoritative and highly sensitive performances,” and “formidable technique, stunning musicality, and stage presence that transmits to…

Yuri Gandelsman

viola Yuri Gandelsman is retired Professor of Viola at the Michigan State University College of Music. He has been hailed by the Jerusalem Post as "...undoubtedly one of the greatest violists of our time." He has been entertaining audiences around the world for the last 40 years as a soloist, chamber musician and a conductor.…

Laura Andriani

violin Originally from Italy, studied violin with Elena Guizzardi and Massimo Marin at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Music in Torino, where she graduated at the age of 17. She also studied with Corrado Romano, Franco Gulli, Adelina Oprean (obtaining the Solisten-Diplom at the Musik-Akademie in Basel, Switzerland) and Salvatore Accardo. She mastered Chamber Music…

Chia-Chien Goh

violin Dr. Chia-Chien Goh, holds a doctorate in violin performance with a minor in orchestral conducting, is a former Associate Professor of Violin at the UCSI University Institute of Music, former Principal of the Bentley Music Academy, Founder of the Kampung Strings Chamber Orchestra, Former Concert Master of the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, current violin…