Astral’s graduate artists continue to make their mark in today’s classical music world!
Here’s just some of what Astral graduates are doing:
Meredith Arwady, contralto Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, New York Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony
The Chiara String Quartet Artists-in-Residence at Harvard University
Simone Dinnerstein, piano Bach Goldberg Variations for Telarc appeared on numerous “Best of 2007” lists, Lincoln Center Great Performers Series, Berlin Philharmonie
Soovin Kim, violin Paganini 24 Caprices for Azica Records, Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony
Mark Kosower, cello Principal, Bamberg Symphony; Seattle Symphony; Orchestre de Paris; CDs for Delos and Naxos
Teng Li, viola Principal, Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Katherine Needleman, oboe Principal, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Eric Owens, bass Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera Covent Garden, Berlin Philharmonic, Lincoln Center Festival
Karen Slack, soprano Metropolitan Opera, José Iturbi International Music Competition winner
Indra Thomas, soprano Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, New York Philharmonic, BBC Proms
Time for Three, string trio national tours with 120 concerts annually
Jason Vieaux, guitar 8 CDs for Azica and Naxos, Cleveland Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia
Natalie Zhu, piano Indianapolis Symphony, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Artistic Director, Kingston Chamber Music Festival