Texu Kim is a Korean-American composer (and conductor) who transforms unconventional sources - ranging from every day encounters to overlooked human stories - into sophisticated, culturally grounded works infused with clarity, wit, and nuance.

After the release of his debut album, “Reflections on Debussy” in 2012, Laurens Patzlaff was dubbed “Master of the art of improvisation” by the Deutschlandfunk. He currently serves as the Professor of Piano Improvisation at the University of Music, Freiburg, Germany.

Recognized by the San Diego Tribune for her “luscious tone” and by Opera Wire for her “secure silvery high notes,” Tasha Koontz is an artist garnering attention from coast to coast and internationally.