Artist Profiles
Joshua Bell
The violinist's beautiful tone and photogenic appearance made him a classical superstar in the 2000s.
Renée Fleming
An all-American diva, Fleming has an adventurous spirit to go with her operatic glamour, fine acting, and lovely lyric soprano.
Hilary Hahn
Uncommonly thoughtful and well-rounded violinist, whose repertory ranges through five centuries, and who has near-perfect tone and technique.
Jon Nakamatsu
With spectacularly unflashy technique, this pianist is strong in a huge swath of repertory. His winning, down-to-earth personality has made him an audience favorite.
Christian Tetzlaff
Solo violinist whose technical polish and compelling musicianship makes him ideal for a wide range of music.
Jean-Yves Thibaudet
This “poet of the piano” is known for his interpretive depth and his cool, jazzy onstage demeanor.
Frederica von Stade
“Flicka” to her legions of fans, this American mezzo-soprano has had a storied singing career, which extended over an extraordinary four decades.