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Christopher Bengochea

  • Verdi's Requiem

The critically acclaimed and prize winning international opera tenor, Christopher Bengochea, is quickly being sought after by opera houses, concert venues, and audiences alike. Mr. Bengochea has been heralded as having “power, sure intonation, ... Click here for complete biography

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

  • Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY ... Click here for complete biography

Cantabile Youth Singers

  • Bluegrass Meets Choral

Founded in 1994 by a beloved local music teacher, Signe Boyer, Cantabile Youth Singers of Silicon Valley has been under the artistic leadership of internationally recognized Russian-American conductor Elena Sharkova since 2004. Located in Los Altos, ... Click here for complete biography

Andrés Cárdenes

  • An American In Paris

Recognized worldwide as a musical phenomenon, Grammy-nominated Andrés Cárdenes parlays his myriad talents into one of classical music’s most versatile careers. An intensely passionate and personally charismatic artist, Cuban-born... Click here for complete biography

Layna Chianakas

  • Verdi's Requiem

Greek-American mezzo-soprano, Layna Chianakas, has been hailed as "the type of singer that makes one remember why to go to the opera." Her versatility as a singing-actor has aided her in the portrayal of many leading opera roles including C... Click here for complete biography

Mayuko Kamio

  • Symphonie Espagnole

Japanese violinist Mayuko Kamio (pronounced My-YOU-ko KA-me-o), the gold medalist of the 2007 International Tchaikovsky Competition, is widely praised for her luxurious silken tone, long expressive phrasing and virtuoso techniques. The New York Times... Click here for complete biography

Steve Lippia

  • Simply Sinatra

STEVE LIPPIA ... Click here for complete biography

Christina Major

  • Verdi's Requiem

Rising star, American Soprano Christina Major, is already established herself for her sumptuous and agile "Italianate sound" that brings back memories of the earlier greats. Recently she was hailed in Opera News as being a "sensiti... Click here for complete biography

Christina Mok

  • Sounds of Summer

Acclaimed for her superlative technique and enormous artistry, Christina Mok is a versatile violinist who excels in all periods of the classical music tradition. She is intimate with a wide-ranging repertoire, equally at home with the works of Vivald... Click here for complete biography

Peter Serkin

  • Serkin, Brahms & Tchaikovsky

Recognized as an artist of passion and integrity, the distinguished American pianist Peter Serkin is one of the most thoughtful and individualistic musicians appearing before the public today. Throughout his career he has successfully conveyed the... Click here for complete biography

Jordan Shanahan

  • Verdi's Requiem

A recent graduate of the Ryan Opera Center at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Hawaiian baritone Jordan Shanahan has attracted the attention of the Metropolitan Opera, where he has been cast in five productions including the roles of Kallenbach in Saty... Click here for complete biography

Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale

  • Bluegrass Meets Choral
  • Verdi's Requiem

The Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale, directed by Maestra Elena Sharkova, has become known for its eclectic mix of vibrant programs. It most often performs at the California Theatre, where it accompanies the Symphony in performing major works. The Cho... Click here for complete biography

Jason Vieaux

  • A Hero's Tale

One of the “youngest stars of the guitar world” (New York Times, 2010), Jason Vieaux is a musician noted for virtuosic and stirring performances, imaginative programming, and uncommon communicative gifts.  His collaborations ... Click here for complete biography

Lisa Vroman

  • Kurt Weill: Berlin, Paris, New York

  From Broadway to Classics, on stage and in concert, Lisa Vroman has established herself as one of America's most versatile artists. Lisa starred for many years on Broadway, in Los Angeles and in San Francisco as Christine Daae in The Phantom ... Click here for complete biography

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