EDGAR MEYER, double bass and composer Seven time GRAMMY® Award winner bassist/composer Edgar Meyer has forged a role in the music world unlike any other through his many genre bending collaborations. Meyer’s diverse recital offerings include bass and piano and a special program with his son George on violin performing classical, bluegrass and a new co-written duo work. Representing the next generation of American artists expressing their own voices, we know George certainly has strong roots! edgarmeyer.com TINE THING HELSETH, trumpet The internationally acclaimed Norwegian trumpet virtuoso Tine Thing Helseth merits the highest critical praise for her soulful, lyrical sound and collaborative approach to music-making. Her diverse repertoire includes works by Weinberg, Penderecki, Arutunian, Bent Sørensen, Britta Byström, Nico Muhly, Grieg, Piazzolla, and Shostakovich, among others, bringing a unique voice to every performance. Helseth regularly performs with leading American orchestras, in solo recitals, and tours extensively with her all-female brass ensemble tenThing, captivating audiences worldwide with her artistry, versatility, and passion. tinethinghelseth.com FABIAN ZIEGLER, percussion Fabian Ziegler has quickly established himself as a visionary voice in contemporary percussion, expanding the concerto repertoire through bold commissions and global collaborations. A dedicated champion of today’s composers, he has premiered and performed works by Avner Dorman, Arash Safaian, John Psathas, Serj Tankian, Daniel Schnyder, and more. His current offerings include concertos by Danny Elfman, Joseph Schwantner, and Avner Dorman, which highlight his striking versatility and deep commitment to expanding the voice of percussion. fabianziegler.ch NEW! CELLOGAYAGEUM CelloGayageum is not just a duo—it’s a musical journey across continents, cultures, and centuries. Founded in 2016 by Austrian cellist Sol Daniel Kim and Korean gayageum virtuoso Dayoung Yoon, CelloGayageum bridges the soulful depth of Western classical music with the mesmerizing elegance of Korean gug-ak (traditional music). Inspired by Berlin’s Pavilion of Unity, this unique collaboration celebrates the beauty of connection—between instruments, histories, and people. With original compositions rooted in Korean folk melodies and infused with global sensibilities, CelloGayageum creates a sound that is at once ancient and refreshingly modern. cellogayageum.com
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