Gallery of 2026 Performers

The GRAMMY®-nominated Danish String Quartet continue to assert their preeminence among the world’s finest string quartets. Celebrated for their “intense blend, extreme dynamic variation (in which they seem glued together), perfect intonation even on harmonics, and...

Canadian cellist and composer Daniel Hass has built an impressive career that encompasses a diverse range of pursuits, genres, and achievements. He has performed as a soloist with orchestras across Canada, the United States, and Europe; has been commissioned by the...

David Wong is a sought after bass player born and raised in New York City. He is currently a member of the Bill Charlap Trio, Charles McPherson Quintet, Terell Stafford Quintet, has held the bass chair with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra for over 16 years, and also...

GRAMMY®-winning Harlem Quartet, featuring Ilmar Gavilán, Melissa White, Jaime Amador, and Felix Umansky, has earned acclaim for its dynamic performances and fresh approach to classical music. The New York Times praised their “panache,” while the Cincinnati Enquirer...

The GRAMMY®-winning and four-time nominated Imani Winds is Brandon Patrick George, flute, Mekhi Gladden, oboe, Mark Dover, clarinet, Kevin Newton, French horn, and Monica Ellis, bassoon. Known for their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative...

Among the most distinguished classical artists of his generation, clarinetist Jon Manasse is internationally recognized for his inspiring artistry, uniquely glorious sound and charismatic performing style. An avid chamber musician, Jon Manasse has been featured in New...

Now in his third decade of touring worldwide, American pianist Jon Nakamatsu continues to draw critical and public acclaim for his intensity, elegance and electrifying solo, concerto and chamber music performances. Catapulted to international attention in 1997 as the...

Jameel Martin is an accomplished violist and writer, poet, and librettist who made his solo debut with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at the age of 17. His stage play, “Ransom Place,” premiered at the Onyx Theater Festival of Indianapolis in the fall of 2022. It...

Violinist Jeremiah Blacklow began studying violin when he was three and debuted in Carnegie’s Weill Hall at the age of eight: today, he’s the Principal Second Violin of the Glimmerglass Opera Festival and a featured artist of The Omega Ensemble. As a performer,...

Founded in 2021 by violinists Randall Goosby and Jeremiah Blacklow, violist Jameel Martin, and cellist Daniel Hass, the New York City-based quartet feels a responsibility to command a diverse repertoire of classic, underrepresented, and new works, so they can...

Renee Rosnes’ distinguished career continues to reach new heights, marked by new music, compelling collaborations, and ever-evolving artistry. She has worked with such major legends as Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, JJ Johnson and is a current member of bassist Ron...

Since his arrival in New York in 1987, Saxophonist and flautist Steve Wilson has been a first-call choice for veteran and emerging artists alike. Steve has brought his distinctive sound to more than 200 recordings and ensembles led by such celebrated artists as Chick...