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The French violist and composer Vincent Royer was born in Strasbourg. He studied in Freiburg and Cologne, performing early in various ensembles (Ensemble Köln, Ensemble Modern), dedicating himself intensely to chamber music, improvisation and to the dialogue between various art forms, music, dance and the visual arts.

Zhong Yi is a violin teacher at the department of Orchestral studies at Xi'an Conservatory of Music and the vice principal of the conservatory’s attached middle school.

« No doubt, Pierre Fontenelle is cut from the same cloth as the greats: those who let nothing stand in their way, and never look down upon others’ talent, background, or musical perspective. Curious, generous, attentive, and brilliant, he shares his music with great detail, joyfully carried away by his passion. » (Musiq’3)

The world-renowned cellist and conductor David Cohen embodies a unique combination of qualities making him one of the most versatile and exciting musicians of this day. He has been internationally acclaimed for his remarkable instrumental mastery, generous musicianship, vast experience in varied repertoires combined with a flamboyant charisma.

Shuaili Du, has shown herself to be an accomplished and versatile young soloist. She is the first prize winner and the audience prize winner of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition in Texas Music Festival, 2010. She also won the first prize of Mannes concerto competition in 2012, second prize of the Singapore National Piano and Violin competition in 2010 and is the winner of the 2005 Canton International Summer Music Academy concerto competition.

As one of the most well-known young violinists in China today, was recruited as a violin professor at the age of 24, by Central Conservatory of Music, China’s top music academy. He has ever since then become known as the youngest violin educationalist in the school.

Huiming Wen, currently holds the Lecturer position and Master’s degree advisor at the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music, the Orchestral Instrument Department of the Zhejiang Conservatory of music in China.

Alexander Gurning's musical journey begins with a solid classical training. His musical horizon then expanded through his repertoire as a soloist, chamber musician, jazz musician, contemporary creator, and film music. This makes him one of the most eclectic and original artists of his generation.

David Makhmudov is one of the brightest musicians of his generation. His performing style is distinguished by sincerity, deep expressiveness and impeccable musical taste.

Shuaili Du, has shown herself to be an accomplished and versatile young soloist. She is the first prize winner and the audience prize winner of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition in Texas Music Festival, 2010. She also won the first prize of Mannes concerto competition in 2012, second prize of the Singapore National Piano and Violin competition in 2010 and is the winner of the 2005 Canton International Summer Music Academy concerto competition.

Wang Yi, violin teacher at the Lanzhou University of Arts and Science, is the council member of Chinese Musicians Association, Gansu Musicians Association and Lanzhou Musicians Association.

Hrachya Avanesyan is considered as one of the most inspiring artists of his generation. He won the first prize at the Yehudi Menuhin Competition and the prestigious Carl Nielsen Competition in 2006 and 2008.

Romanian-born cellist Mihai Marica is a First Prize winner of the “Dr. Luis Sigall” International Competition in Viña del Mar, Chile and the Irving M. Klein International Competition, and is a recipient of Charlotte White’s Salon de Virtuosi Fellowship Grant.