Guest Artists

     
 
  Alyssa Park
  violin

American violinist of international reputation. Winner of Tchaikovsky Compeition, praised for her expressivity and artistry. Performs Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No.1

 
         
 
  Sharon Isbin
  guitar

Acclaimed for her extraordinary lyricism, technique and versatility, GRAMMY Award winner Sharon Isbin has been hailed as “the pre-eminent guitarist of our time”.

 
         
 
  Aleksandar Serdar
  piano
Winner of many international awards, including Monza, Carlo Zecchi, Vercelli-Italy, Arthur Rubenstein in Tel Aviv, and Cincinnati. Performing Beethoven Piano Concerto No.3  
         
 
  Mario Hossen
  violin
A prominent representative of the Bulgarian violin school - a virtuoso of an impressive style, he masterfully combines the classical approach with a filigree romantic expressiveness.  
         
 
  Dimitri Ashkenazy
  clarinet
Career highlight include appearances with Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and performance at Sydney Opera House with the Japan Philharmonic.  
         
 
  Imperial
  Russian Ballet
A company of 40 outstanding artists from the best ballet schools of Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg and Perm. Many famouse Russian ballet stars have collaborated with the company. Performing Tchaikovsky  
         
 
  Lovro Pogorelich
  piano
... It seems that Pogorelić persistently plays uphill ... It is an unusual and moving experience to meet such a great musician... J. Jacoby, Politiken, Copenhagen, 2000
 
         
 
  Friedrich Lips
  bayan
Unequivocally, the tsar of modern classical bayan (accordion), Friedrich Lips, more than anyone has brought the instrument into the spotlight as one of most interesting and promising instrumental mediums ...  
         
 
  Katya Mechetina
  piano
Katya Mechetina is one of the most talented and promising young pianists on the world stage today.  
         
 
  Stefan Milenkovic
  violin
Proclaimed "Artist of the 20th Century" in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, Mr. Milenkovich is a deeply committed artist who has performed with world's leading orchestras. He is equally commited to humanitarian causes.  
         
 
  Stjepan Hauser
  cello
   
         
 
  Julia Bushkova
  violin
   
         
 
  Slovak Sinfonietta    
         
 
  Franko Bozac
  bayan
   
       
 
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