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Since making her concerto debut at the age of seven, pianist LISA YUI has performed throughout North America, Europe, and Asia as a recitalist and soloist with orchestra. As a lecturer and performer, Lisa originated ‘The Lives of the Piano’, … Continue reading →

An active member of Hamilton’s musical community, MIKE POLCI has performed trombone as a free lance musician in a variety of musical styles ranging from rock, jazz, classical, to musical theatre.  McMaster School of the Arts is fortunate to have … Continue reading →

Founded in 1981, FLUTE FORCE has distinguished itself as America’s foremost flute quartet. As winner of the Artists International Competition, Flute Force was presented in its Carnegie Recital Hall debut in 1985. Musical America has called Flute Force “an extremely … Continue reading →

Soprano LITA CLASSEN is a graduate of the University of Ottawa and of l’Ecole de Musique Vincent d’Indy in Montréal. She received specialized post-graduate training at the Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna, Austria, where she graduated with … Continue reading →

ANTOINE JOUBERT began to teach himself piano around the age of 13, exploring writing for piano in his compositions. His decision to become a classical performer became clear when he received the Bruno Bios prize for the best final exam at the … Continue reading →

The young violin-clarinet-piano ensemble has been welcomed on many leading stages throughout the US, Europe and Japan. Representing three different nations – Japan, Russia and France – the ZODIAC TRIO met in New York in 2005 at the Manhattan School … Continue reading →

ZOLTAN KALMAN was born in Hungary. He received his training at the prestigious Franz Liszt Academy of Music. After graduation, he spent a year as principal clarinetist with the Hungarian State Orchestra.  He served as principal with the Budapest Opera … Continue reading →

Returning by popular demand! The NAGATA SHACHU, based in Toronto, Canada, has enthralled audiences with its mesmerizing and heart-pounding performances of the Japanese drum (taiko) since its formation in 1998. The ensemble has toured widely throughout Canada, the US and … Continue reading →

Juno award winning artist DAVID BRAID is among a new generation of Canadian artists making his mark on the international scene. Combining harmonic intricacies fundamental to European classical music and the spontaneity of American jazz, Braid’s original music engages audiences … Continue reading →