2010

September 12

Haochen Zhang
Concert Pianist
Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
2009 Gold Medalist

"Zhang impressed with depth of musical understanding and subtle expressive nuance . . . at the competition's end, he was the musician I'd walk across town to hear." - Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News.

2010

October 17

Nathaniel Mayfield
Trumpet

A Texas native with international roots has won and has been recognized in numerous solo competitions. He has premiered numerous solo and chamber works for trumpet from contemporary composers and is one of the three trumpeters in "NEXT" Ensemble, a group that incorporates baroque, jazz and classical/romantic trumpet in contemporary/experimental settings.

2010

November 21

Wild Basin Winds
Woodwind Quintet

The Wild Basin Winds quintet was founded in 1996 by five talented musicians who have performed together in orchestras around the globe for almost two decades.

2010

December 05

Emile Pandolfi
Pianist

"It has been said that he plays “luxurious arrangements” with an “ethereal quality”; that he plays in a “free-flowing, emotional manner that seems to go to the music’s very soul.” (Stereophile Magazine) Without a doubt, when you hear Emile Pandolfi play, you know that you are hearing one of today’s finest pianists. Receiving his degree in piano performance, Emile applies his classical technique to Broadway and Popular music, in addition to classical performance, to the delight of his many fans. Strong in both technique and musicality, he has performed in many parts of the world throughout his professional career. "

2011

January 30

Fidelis Quartet
Violin, Viola & Cello

The Fidelis Quartet formed in 1997 is one of Houston's premier chamber music esembles, comprised of four Houston Symphony musicians with a keen interest in the quartet repertoire.

2011

February 20

Steven Glaser
Piano

Steven Glaser, Professor of Piano, performs frequently throughout the United States and abroad with solo recital appearances in Orchestra Hall, Chicago; Merkin Concert Hall, New York City; and recital tours of Israel, Europe, Taiwan and New Zealand.

2011

March 20

Donald Braswell
Vocalist

In 2008 Donald auditioned for "America's Got Talent", out of 250,000 contestants Donald managed to make the Top 5 and was awarded the great privilege of being selected to perform at The MGM Garden Arena in the "America's Got Talent" Live Show in Las Vegas.

2011

April 17

Minneapolis Guitar Quartet

With the passion, style, and musical sophistication borrowing from the best chamber music and string quartet traditions, the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet has successfully made its case as one of the world's leading guitar ensembles since its founding in 1986.

2011

May 15

Dr. Sabrina Adrian
Organist

Dr. Sabrina Adrian happily began as organist at Kerrville First United Methodist Church in September of 2002, after a five year tenure as organist at First Presbyterian Church in San Antonio, Texas. She has played organs around the world in Korea, Hungary, Austria, France, England, Scotland, and Texas.