December 2 & 3, 2023

Violinist Carmit Zori came to the United States from her native Israel at the age of 15 to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.

Violinist Todd Phillips enjoys a varied career that harkens back to the traditions of previous generations of musicians who were in equal demand as soloist, chamber musician, orchestra leader/conductor, and teacher.

Tessa Lark is one of the most captivating artistic voices of her time.  A budding superstar in the classical realm, she is also a highly acclaimed fiddler in the tradition of her native Kentucky.

Robert Rinehart, who joined the New York Philharmonic’s viola section in 1992, is a familiar figure on the New York chamber-music scene.

Cellist Julia Lichten is an active recitalist and enjoys a varied career as soloist, chamber musician, and teacher in the New York City area and beyond.

An avid chamber musician, Cellist Tony Rymer began playing cello at age five, has performed major concerti to critical acclaim and has worked privately with Yo-Yo Ma.

Acclaimed composer Michael Thurber’s musical career defies categorization, his musical journey has been remarkably singular.