Andy Sledge
Astral | Tuesday September 13, 2022Hailed by WQXR as a “remarkable bassoonist,” Andy Sledge (they/them) has performed in concert halls, teahouses, opera pits, parking lots, and video game soundtracks. They have commissioned and premiered works by composers of their generation, along with works for unaccompanied electric bassoon. In 2022, Andy co-founded the Bridge Bassoon Duo with bassoonist Dana Brink. Dedicated (read more…)
Antonina Styczeń
Astral | Friday November 20, 2015A dynamic flutist and entrepreneur, Antonina Styczeń has appeared in unlikely spaces as a concerto soloist and created large-scale, crowd-sourced projects, with an emphasis on performances that include improvisation, electronics, deejay, her own compositions, and works by female composers. Ms. Styczeń is a First Prize and special prize winner for the Best Performance of a (read more…)
Nathaniel Sullivan
Astral | Tuesday June 13, 2023Nathaniel Sullivan is a musician, theatre artist, and writer devoted to holding space for reflection, understanding, and creative projects that champion change. Sullivan infuses his work with “impressive strength and precision” (Schmopera), as well as “great eloquence” (ConcertoNet) and “allegiance to both music and words” (ConcertoNet). Season highlights: soloist and Jesus in the St. John (read more…)
Hannah Tarley
Astral | Thursday November 19, 2015Hannah Tarley has soloed with many prestigious orchestras including the San Francisco Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Academy of Conducting at Aspen Orchestra, Kiev Soloists, Lynn Philharmonia Orchestra, among others. As a soloist and chamber musician, Hannah has debuted in some of the world’s most acclaimed concert halls including Carnegie Hall, Davies Symphony Hall, The Kimmel Center, (read more…)
Luiz Fernando Venturelli
Astral | Tuesday June 13, 2023Luiz Fernando Venturelli is a Brazilian cellist who is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the most promising young musicians of the country. Born and raised in a musical family, Luiz began his musical studies at the age of 3 and began playing the cello when he was 8. He studied at the Instituto Baccarelli, (read more…)
Noël Wan
Astral | Tuesday June 13, 2023Taiwanese-American harpist Noël Wan made her international debut with the Utrecht Symphony Orchestra at age 16. Upcoming engagements include a Debut Atlantic Concert Tour and performances at the Virginia Harp Center Festival, Taiwan Harp Festival, and Montreal Music Conservatory’s Harpenning Festival. Noël currently serves as Principal Harpist of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and is dedicated (read more…)
Hao Yang
Astral | Friday September 17, 2021Concert classical guitarist Hao Yang is known for her brilliant performances that are “full of color and character changes accompanied by an assured technique” (Cleveland Classical). Yang has won top prizes in numerous competitions, including the 54th Markneukirchen International Instrumental Competition, the GFA International Youth Competition, and CSU International Guitar Competition. She has appeared as (read more…)