Ingo Metzmacher, conductor

Born in Hanover, Ingo Metzmacher studied piano, music theory, and conducting in his hometown, as well as in Salzburg and Cologne. 

Ingo Metzmacher was General Music Director of the Staatsoper Hamburg (1997–2005),

Carolin Widmann, violin

A wonderfully versatile musician, Carolin Widmann’s activities span the great classical concerti, new commissions specially written for her, solo recitals, a wide variety of chamber music and period instrument performances,

Ilyich Rivas, conductor

Venezuelan-born American conductor Ilyich Rivas made his professional debut at the age of 16 in front of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and has subsequently made successful debuts with a number of important orchestras in Europe and the US,

Juliana Grigoryan, soprano

Armenian soprano Juliana Grigoryan is among the most promising talents of her generation. Winner of the First Prize and the Audience Award at the Operalia Competition in 2022,

Hrachuhi Bassenz, soprano

German-Armenian soprano Hrachuhi Bassenz was a member of the Nuremberg State Opera and Semperoper Dresden, where she has been singing leading roles such as Bellini’s “Zaira”,

Helmut Deutsch, piano

Helmut Deutsch ranks among the finest, most successful and in-demand song recital accompanists of the world. He was born in Vienna, where he studied at the Conservatory,

Daniel Mueller-Schott, cello

Co-Artistic Director Vevey Spring Classic Festival 2024 OPUS KLASSIK 2020 category Solo Recording Instrument #CelloUnlimited “… the magnetic young German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott administered a dose of adrenaline … “ New York Times.

Arabella Steinbacher, violin

Celebrated worldwide as one of today’s leading soloists, Arabella Steinbacher is known for her extraordinarily varied repertoire, comprising pieces from the classical and romantic eras,

Plácido Domingo

A world-renowned eclectic artist. Acknowledged as one of the finest opera singers, Domingo is also a conductor and has been Honorary Artistic Director of the Arena di Verona Centennial Festival,