Yuriy Agranovskiy (Violin) B.A., M.M. Novibirsk State Conservatory of Music in Russia. Mr. Agranovskiy is a named Honored Artist of Russia (1998). Former Concertmaster of Moscow State Symphony Orchestra (1984-1999), the French Chamber Orchestra and the Moscow Classic Ballet Orchestra. Former Faculty of Moscow Music College and Manhatan School of Music and Dance.
Simone Hannema (Violin) M.M. Conservatory of Amsterdam. Toured internationally with symphony orchestras under the guidance of conductors such as Antal Dorati, Christoph von Dohnanyi and Sir Simon Rattle. As a soloist, Ms. Hannema performed in gala concerts with Yehudi Menuhin. In Paris she performed in stage ensembles directed by Peter Sellars; and in Video Music Awards LIVE (MTV) in NYC. Ms. Hannema was awarded the Cultural Prize by Dutch mayoralty for her broadcast performances as soloist, concertmaster, and chamber musician. Simone is a passionate educator with a highly individual approach to teaching.
Chaerim Kim (Violin, Meet The Orchestra!) B.M. Manhattan School of Music. Performed in various NYC ensembles and under conductors such as Kurt Masur, Pinchas Zukerman and Gerard Schwarz. Head Music Teacher for the Hands On! A Musical Experience programs in NYC. Violin Instructor at Florentine Music School.
Lauren Riley (Cello) Ph.D. candidate NYU; M.M. NYU; B.M. Boston University. Highly active as a freelance chamber and orchestral musician. Performed with the Spring Quartet on band Seymour Glass' record, "Note to Self". In addition to the classical genre, Ms. Riley has performed with experimental rock group, "Asciento" and folk group, "the Darlings," both in Boston. She can also be heard on jazz saxophonist Jason Rigby's record, "Translucent Space" (Fresh Sound Records). Adjunct faculty at NYU, and the New York State Summer Music Festival.
Robert La Rue (Cello) D.M.A. The Juilliard School; M.M. New England Conservatory; B.M. Curtis Institute of Music. Awarded first prize in the 1992 National Society of Arts and Letters Cello Competition - selected by a jury chaired by Mstislav Rostropovich. Solo appearances with orchestras in Philadelphia, Seattle, Phoenix and Denver. Member of New York City Opera Orchestra.