Guest Artists : Artists
Violin
Joshua Bell
Often referred to as the "poet of the violin," JOSHUA BELL is one of the world's most celebrated violinists. He continues to enchant audiences with his breathtaking virtuosity, tone of sheer beauty, and charismatic stage...
Piano
Ignat Solzhenitsyn
Recognized as one of today's most gifted artists, and enjoying an active career as both conductor and pianist, Ignat Solzhenitsyn's lyrical and poignant interpretations have won him critical acclaim throughout the world. Principal Guest Conductor...
Violin
Augustin Hadelich
Consistently cited in the press for his “gorgeous tone,” “poetic communication” and “fast-fingered brilliance,” Augustin Hadelich has confirmed his place in the top echelon of young violinists. After performing a stellar debut with the Boston...
Viola
Robert Vernon
Robert Vernon has served as principal viola of The Cleveland Orchestra since 1976. He has appeared as soloist with the Orchestra in more than 100 concerts, both in Cleveland and on tour in the United...
Cello
Mark Kosower
One of the outstanding cellists of his generation, Mark Kosower has earned an international reputation among musicians and critics alike for his extraordinary instrumental mastery, musical integrity, and powerfully expressive performances.
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Piano
André Watts
André Watts burst upon the music world at the age of 16 when Leonard Bernstein chose him to make his debut with the New York Philharmonic in their Young People's Concerts, broadcast nationwide on CBS-TV....
Cello
Lynn Harrell
Lynn Harrell’s presence is felt throughout the musical world. A consummate soloist, chamber musician, recitalist, conductor and teacher, his work throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia has placed him in the highest echelon of today’s...
Organ
André Lash
With varied experience as organ recitalist, teacher, church musician and academician, André Lash brings to music-making a variety of viewpoints. As finalist in organ competitions in both France and the United States he is conversant...
Choral Conductor
Carole Ott
Dr. Carole Ott is Associate Director of Choral Activities at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her degrees include the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts in conducing from the University of...
Narrator, Peter and the Wolf
Neill McNeill
Neill McNeill co-anchors WGHP's 5:00pm, 6:00pm, and 10:00pm newscasts. He also reports and produces "Newsmakers." These are extended, edited interview segments featuring local movers and shakers as well as others who have been in the...
Soprano Saxophone
Greg Banaszak
Greg Banaszak, one of today’s leading saxophonists, has performed with orchestras and at concert halls throughout the world. He has appeared as concerto soloist and recitalist throughout the United States, Eastern and Western Europe, the...
Choral Group
Northwest Boychoir
The Northwest Boychoir's musical sophistication, rich tonal quality, and dedication to exacting perfection have established its reputation as one of the nation's premier boychoirs. As part of the Northwest Choirs with Vocalpoint! Seattle, the Northwest...
Northwest Boychoir Conductor
Joseph Crnko
Mr. Crnko is in his 29th year as Music Director of the Northwest Choirs. During his tenure, the Northwest Choirs has grown from a small 50-member group with several concerts a year, to a vital...
Featured Faculty Artists
Violin I
Jeffrey Multer
EMF alumnus (two summers) and concertmaster JEFFREY MULTER returns to Greensboro and the Eastern Music Festival for his twenty-eighth season in 2013. Mr. Multer is also first violinist of New York City's critically acclaimed Elements...
Viola
Daniel Reinker
Daniel Reinker has been a member of the EMF viola faculty since 1987. During the winter months he serves as principal viola of the Nashville Symphony and as a member of the viola faculty at...
Viola
Mara Gearman
“A busy violist about town” Mara Gearman is already accomplished in chamber music, orchestral, and solo settings. She regularly performs with the Seattle based mavericks the American String Project and Simple Measures. Recent concerts included...
Double Bass
Leonid Finkelshteyn
Bassist Leonid Finkelshteyn enjoys an active career as a performer and teacher. Currently principal bassist of the North Carolina Symphony, which he joined in 1996, and the Eastern Festival Orchestra in North Carolina since 1999,...
Trumpet
Chris Gekker
Chris Gekker is Professor of Trumpet at the University of Maryland School of Music and currently lives in the Washington, DC area. He has been featured as soloist at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and throughout...
Piano
Gideon Rubin
Dr. Gideon Rubin has a multi-faceted career that encompasses performing as a soloist, conductor, as a chamber musician, as an orchestral keyboardist, and as a composer. As soloist, he has performed with such orchestras as...
Piano
William Wolfram
American pianist William Wolfram was a silver medalist at both the William Kapell and the Naumburg International Piano Competitions, and a bronze medalist at the prestigious Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow. A versatile recitalist, concerto...