Frances DeBroff - viola - "72 Hours of August

Frances DeBroff - viola - "72 Hours of August

Frances DeBroff As a child prodigy, Ms. DeBroff played in the Pittsburgh Junior Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Lauren Maazel. Ms. DeBroff then spends her summers studying violin at the Chautauqua Institute under the tutelage of Misha Mishakov,...
Orfeo Mandozzi - cello - "72 Hours of August

Orfeo Mandozzi - cello - "72 Hours of August

Orfeo Mandozzi Is much in demand. He has worked as a soloist in close collaboration with many major cellists, including Mstislav Rostropovich, Yo Yo Ma, Paul Tortelier, Maurice Gendron and Harvey Shapiro: Mstislav Rostropovich, Yo Yo Ma, Paul Tortelier, Maurice Gendron and Harvey Shapiro. Bernard Greenhouse has said of him that "he could...
Sa Chen - piano - "72 Hours of August

Sa Chen - piano - "72 Hours of August

Sa Chen has emerged as one of the most charismatic pianists of her generation. She was awarded 4th prize at the Chopin International Competition in 2000 and the Crystal Prize at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2005, opening up new audiences for her...
Jeff Ballard - drums - "72 Hours of August

Jeff Ballard - drums - "72 Hours of August

Jeff Ballard American jazz drummer, Jeff was born in 1963 in Santa Cruz, California. Jeff has played for Ray Charles, Pat Metheny and Chick Corea. In 2006, he joined Brad Mehldau's trio. His technique has enabled his style to make its mark. Jeff plays...
Richard Troxell - tenor - "72 Hours of August

Richard Troxell - tenor - "72 Hours of August

Richard Troxell is a lyric tenor whose voice has thrilled audiences in the title roles of operas and concerts around the world: Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Los Angeles Opera, Washington Opera, Houston Grand Opera, San Diego Opera, Santa Fe...
Joe Sanders - double bass - "72 Hours of August

Joe Sanders - double bass - "72 Hours of August

Joe Sanders Joe Sanders' fame has spread thanks to the versatility of his repertoire. Joe has played, recorded and performed with many remarkable artists, including : Ravi Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Dave Brubeck....
Wen Xiao Zheng - viola - "72 Hours of August

Wen Xiao Zheng - viola - "72 Hours of August

Wen Xiao Zheng In 2009, he won first prize at the Chinese National Violin Competition. Since 2014, he has been First Viola of the Bavarian Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra. Wen Xiao Zheng has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and with...

Aaron Goldberg Jazz Trio

As a Jazz Trio, Aaron Goldberg has been performing regularly across Europe since June 2003. The style is strongly inspired by New Orleans jazz, and the audience is enthusiastic at every concert, as expressed by this Australian journalist: "Goldberg...
Brian Lewis - violin - "72 Hours of August

Brian Lewis - violin - "72 Hours of August

Brian Lewis, violin Brian Lewis has been a mainstay of the 72 Heures d'Août festival for over 20 years. He is director of the Starling Delay Symposium for violin education in Julliard. Proclaimed artist of the year in...
Guillaume Blanchard - "72 Hours of August

Guillaume Blanchard - "72 Hours of August

Guillaume Blanchard Guillaume returns for this 26th edition of the "72 HEURES" with a tale of his own creation: "Le Tout Petit Monde d'Izzy la Petite Colibri", to the delight of all. Guillaume was born in St Barthélémy. He left St Barthélémy...