French born, HENRY GRONNIER, has appeared throughout the world in recital, as a member of chamber music ensembles and as a soloist with orchestra. Among his performances are his debuts at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall and at London's Wigmore Hall. He has also participated in some of the world's leading music festivals. When not performing, he teaches violin at Colburn School where he is a member of the faculty.

ARMEN GUZELIMIAN is celebrated for his versatility as a top-notch collaborative artist, a brilliant soloist, and first-rate musician. He has received national and critical acclaim for his appearances in many of the major concert halls in the United States and Europe. "Armen Guzelimian's playing is firm and alive, capable of tremendous brilliance and delicacy." (Musical America)

RUSLAN BIRYUKOV is known for his superb artistry, passion, and individuality. He has gone on to win numerous awards worldwide. He represents a new generation of creative professional musicians whose artistic level is recognized by awards, but also by a worldwide audience. Within the last decade of his teaching career, his students have won over 200 prizes in various competitions.

BRYANT GOZALI is currently a member of the Los Angeles Cello Quartet and the Jakarta Trio. He graduated from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. He has performed with many orchestras and in solo concerts throughout the world. Bryant is officially recognized as a studious demonstrably devoted and highly praised cellist. .

POLA BENKE , an esteemed cellist hailing from Poland, commenced her musical career with the cello at the age of eight. Her prowess in the realm of modern classical music has won her an invitation to perform at many prestigious festivals across Europe and the United States. She has a rich portfolio of performances as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra member.

NATHAN LE has studied with Ronald Leonard at the Colburn Music Academy and then with Ruslan Biryukov. His artistry has been nationally and internationally acclaimed. He has garnered prizes in competitions in Zagreb, Croatia, the Tchaikovsky International Competition for Young Musicians in Moscow, and the Stulberg International String Competition.

BERNADENE BLAHA is known for her "brilliant command of the piano" whether as recitalist, or concerto soloist. Ms. Blaha has performed throughout North America, Europe, Australia, and Mexico. She is an Associate Professor at the Thornton School of Music, USC.

KEVIN FITZ-GERALD enjoys a versatile career as a recitalist, orchestra soloist, and chamber musician. His performances have garnered international acclaim and he has been recognized for his "hypnotically powerful and precise" pianism and "dynamic and distinguished" interpretations.