Alexander Markov,  Violinist 

A Gold Medalist at the Paganini International Violin Competition and recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, is renowned for his mastery of the 24 Paganini Caprices and his innovative blend of classical and rock music. With sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall and collaborations with world-class orchestras, Markov continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Xiao Wang,  Violinist 

Praised by The New York Times as an “excellent violinist,” Xiao Wang is the first-prize winner of the 2012 Szigeti International Violin Competition and has received accolades from prestigious competitions like the Queen Elizabeth and Seoul International Competitions. He has performed as a soloist at renowned venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall, Gewandhaus, and the National Center for Performing Arts in Beijing, collaborating with distinguished conductors and orchestras. As a chamber musician, he has worked with members of top ensembles and faculties from leading music institutions. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music and the Curtis Institute, he studied under Weidong Tong, Joseph Silverstein, and Lucie Robert.

David Geber, cellist 

Cellist David Geber, raised in a family of professional cellists in Los Angeles, holds degrees from the Juilliard School and Eastman School of Music, studying under Claus Adam and Ronald Leonard. A founding member of the American String Quartet, he performed globally for 28 years before focusing on teaching and music administration in 2002. He has been on the Manhattan School of Music faculty since 1984, teaches at prestigious summer programs like Tanglewood, and collaborates with the DeTao Masters Academy in China. An advocate for new music, he has premiered numerous works and recorded extensively. Mr. Geber performs on a rare 1667 G.B. Ruggieri cello. 

Lynn Czae, pianist

Lynn Czae, a graduate of Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music with postgraduate studies at Harvard, is an acclaimed pianist and educator. She has won top prizes in prestigious competitions, including the Mozart International Competition (France) and Taiwan International Piano Competition. A recipient of numerous honors, such as the Granada Award (Spain) and Pavlova Award (Italy), she has performed over 300 concerts worldwide in major cities like New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Shanghai. Currently directing the Doam concert series in Seoul, she has taught at institutions like MSM and Kyunghee University and has served as Executive Director of the New York Classical Music Society since 2004.