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Ying Quartet Robin Scott, violin Janet Ying, violin Phillip Ying, viola David Ying, cello The Ying Quartet occupies a position of unique prominence in the classical music world, combining brilliantly communicative performances with a fearlessly imaginative view of chamber music in today’s world. Now in its third decade, the Quartet has established itself as an ensemble of the highest musical qualifications. Their performances regularly take place in many of the world’s most important concert halls; at the same time, the Quartet’s belief that…

Markus Groh (piano) Pianist Markus Groh gained global attention after winning the Queen Elisabeth International Competition in 1995. Since then his remarkable “sound imagination” and astonishing technique have confirmed his place among the finest pianists in the world. In recent seasons, Mr. Groh made his debut with the National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica under Carl St. Clair; he toured the U.S. with the Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet; he made debuts with the Pacific Symphony and the National Symphony of Colombia; as well as return…

—organized by Brenda E. Stevenson (University of California, Los Angeles) and Sharla M. Fett (Occidental College) The year 1619 was designated as the red-letter year in Virginia, the first permanent colony in British North America, for three reasons—it marked the beginning of a representative government; the arrival of captive African laborers; and the initiation of a successful plan to encourage permanent family development through the importation of English women. It was on June 29, 1619, that Sir George Yeardley, governor…

Cheng² Duo Bryan Cheng, cello Silvie Cheng, piano Captivating audiences and critics alike, the Cheng² Duo (pronounced “Cheng Squared Duo”) distinguishes itself with uncompromising musical integrity, undeniable chemistry, and unparalleled communication. The brother-and-sister duo are 21-year-old cellist Bryan Cheng, playing Canada Council for the Arts’ “Bonjour” Stradivarius (c. 1696), and pianist Silvie Cheng, recipient of the Roy M. Rubinstein Award for exceptional promise in piano performance. Named one of CBC Music’s “30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30,” the dynamic Cheng² Duo…

Borromeo String Quartet Nicholas Kitchen, violin Kristopher Tong, violin Mai Motobuchi, viola Yeesun Kim, cello Admired and sought after for both its fresh interpretations of the classical music canon, and its championing of contemporary composers, the Borromeo String Quartet has been hailed for its “edge-of-the-seat performances,” by the Boston Globe, which called it “simply the best.” Recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Borromeo continues to be a pioneer in its use of technology, and has the trailblazing distinction of being the first string quartet…