جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Julius Drakeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Collaborative Piano
• Art Song Interpretation
• Classical Piano Performance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Julius Drake is a world-renowned collaborative pianist based in London who holds the position of Professor of Collaborative Piano at the Guildhall School of Music. He enjoys an international reputation as one of the finest instrumentalists in his field, collaborating with many of the world's leading vocal artists both in recital and on disc. His passionate interest in song has led to invitations to devise major song series for Wigmore Hall, London; The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam; 92nd St Y, New York; and the Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin. He curates an annual series of song recitals – Julius Drake and Friends – in the historic Middle Temple Hall in London, where The Daily Telegraph has noted the space 'seems the perfect setting for stirring songs of martial derring-do.' Drake's research and performance interests center on collaborative piano, art song interpretation, and vocal accompaniment across multiple traditions including German Lieder, French mélodie, and English song repertoire. His work demonstrates a deep understanding of textual subtleties and musical structures, with critics noting his 'magisterial command of tonal inflections' and ability to make the piano 'feel like a whole orchestra.' His programming often explores connections between poetry and music, and he has created comprehensive series including the complete Mahler songs in five recitals for the Mahler Festival at the Concertgebouw. His numerous awards include multiple Gramophone Awards (2007, 2009, 2011, 2020) and BBC Music Magazine Awards (2020, 2025). His recordings consistently receive critical acclaim for their musical intelligence and profound understanding of song repertoire, with The New Yorker describing him as 'the nonpareil collaborative pianist.' Drake maintains an active performance schedule with engagements through 2026, including recitals at major venues worldwide. He is regularly invited to give masterclasses globally, sharing his expertise in collaborative piano with the next generation of musicians. His artistic partnerships with singers like Ian Bostridge (with whom he has performed Winterreise over 100 times) and Gerald Finley represent some of the most significant vocal-piano collaborations of our time.

Graham Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art of Song
• Lieder
• Classical Piano Accompaniment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Graham Johnson is a distinguished British pianist and scholar who serves as Senior Professor of Accompaniment at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Recognized as 'that peerless song accompanist' by the Daily Telegraph, he has performed with the world's leading recitalists and recorded extensively for Hyperion Records. His career has been marked by significant contributions to the art of song through performance, scholarship, and education. Johnson's research interests center on art song, particularly German Lieder and French Mélodie. He has dedicated his career to exploring the complete songs of major composers, with special focus on Schubert and Poulenc. His approach emphasizes the biographical context of song composition, examining how composers' life experiences influence their musical interpretations and text selection. This scholarly perspective informs both his publications and performances, creating a bridge between academic research and artistic practice. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with major works including the three-volume 'Schubert: The Complete Songs' (2014) and 'Poulenc: The Life in Songs' (2020). These publications reflect his deep engagement with the relationship between composers' lives and their song output, particularly how Poulenc's connection to Parisian culture shaped his music. His writings have been praised by Alex Ross in The New Yorker as 'lavish and lively program notes' that provide essential context for performers and listeners. OBE in the 1994 Queen's Birthday Honours list Chevalier in the Ordre des Arts et Lettres by the French Government (2002) Honorary Member of the Royal Philharmonic Society (2010) Wigmore Hall Medal (2013) Hugo Wolf Medal for services to the art of song (2014) Germany's Cross of the Order of Merit (2021) Johnson maintains an active performance schedule while contributing significantly to music education. His mentoring of young artists has been specifically recognized by the German government, which noted his 'tireless commitment to advancing the careers of young talent.' His approach to teaching and performance emphasizes the collaborative nature of song, viewing accompaniment as a true musical dialogue rather than mere support for the vocal line. This philosophy has made him a highly sought-after teacher and collaborator in the field of art song. Though not associated with a formal research laboratory, Johnson's work represents a significant scholarly contribution to the field of vocal music through his publications, recordings, and performances. His three-volume Schubert project and Poulenc biography stand as major reference works for students and professionals in the field of art song.

• Quranic Exegesis (Tafsir)
• Islamic Law and Ethics
• Quranic Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Muhammet Yilmaz is a full-time Professor at Artvin Çoruh Üniversitesi's Faculty of Theology, Department of Basic Islamic Sciences (Tefsir Anabilim Dalı). He previously served at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi from 2012 onward. As Dean since 2024, he oversees academic and administrative functions. His earlier role at Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı (2002–2012) involved religious services and education. Education includes a PhD in Tafsir (Marmara Üniversitesi, 2010), a master's in Tafsir (2003), and a bachelor's in Islamic Theology (2000) from the same institution. Research focuses on Quranic exegesis , Islamic law , and contemporary ethical issues . Key areas include Quranic linguistics, prophetic narratives (e.g., Abraham and Prophet Muhammad's family), Shiite-Sunni exegetical traditions, and regional religious history (e.g., Black Sea Islamic figures like Hacı Ferşad Efendi). Publications emphasize interdisciplinary analysis, blending classical tafsir methodologies with modern hermeneutics. Themes include Quranic ambiguity ( Mübhemâtül-Kur’ân ), ethical development, and jurisprudential debates (e.g., Islamic rulings on smoking). Advising includes 20+ graduate theses on topics like Quranic compilation in Shiite tradition, ethical paradigms in prophetic stories, and exegetical approaches to contemporary issues. Grants or awards are not documented. Administratively, he coordinates departmental programs and teaches diverse courses, such as Kur'an Semantiği (Quranic Semantics) and Tefsir Ekolleri (Exegesis Schools).

• Indo-European linguistics
• Old and Middle Iranian linguistics
• Old, Middle, and Modern Indo-Aryan linguistics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Paolo Milizia serves as Full Professor of Glottology and Linguistics at the Department of Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean of the University of Naples "L'Orientale" since July 15, 2024. Previously, he held positions as Associate Professor at the same institution (2020-2024), Assistant Professor at the University of Naples "Federico II" (2018-2020), and Assistant Professor at the University of Cassino (2008-2018). His educational background includes a PhD in "Glottology and Philology" from the University of Milan (2003), a degree in Literature with honors from the University of Rome "La Sapienza" (1998), and a postgraduate course at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (2004-2005). He obtained National Scientific Qualifications for both first and second bands in the competitive sector 10/G1 "Glottology and Linguistics" in 2017 and 2014 respectively. Milizia's research focuses on Indo-European linguistics with particular emphasis on Old and Middle Iranian, Old, Middle, and Modern Indo-Aryan, Greek, Coptic linguistics, and Italo-Romance dialectology. His scholarly work addresses complex issues in etymology, diachronic phonology and morphology, and the history of writing systems, as well as general morphological theory and the history of linguistic thought. His recent publications demonstrate a sustained interest in morphological complexity, language contact phenomena, and historical reconstruction across diverse linguistic traditions. His current research output shows strong continuity with his long-standing interests in Indo-European linguistics while expanding into computational approaches and cross-linguistic comparisons, particularly evident in his recent work on Coptic morphology, Sanskrit metrics, and Ancient Greek reduplication patterns. The publications reflect methodological diversity spanning historical-comparative, typological, and computational approaches. National Scientific Qualification for first band in sector 10/G1 "Glottology and Linguistics" (2017) National Scientific Qualification for second band in sector 10/G1 "Glottology and Linguistics" (2014) Milizia actively supervises undergraduate and master's theses at the University of Naples "L'Orientale" and has served as doctoral thesis supervisor since 2013. He participates in several major research projects including PRIN 2022 PNRR "The beginning of the Armenian, Syriac, and Arabic grammatical traditions and the classical Greek grammar," PRIN 2020 "Metalinguistic texts as a privileged data source for the knowledge of ancient languages," and PRIN 2017 "Ancient languages and writing systems in contact: a touchstone of linguistic change." He also serves as a reviewer for journals including the "Journal of Historical Linguistics" and the "Atti del Sodalizio Glottologico Milanese." He is a member of the scientific committee of the journal «Storia, antropologia e scienze del linguaggio» and participates in academic community building through conference organization, including the Language Documentation Summer School 2023. His teaching encompasses General Linguistics, Glottology, and Coptic language across multiple degree programs at the University of Naples "L'Orientale."

• Flute Pedagogy
• Musicians' Health and Wellness
• Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention for Performers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katie Mess serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor of Flute at Montana State University's School of Music within the College of Arts and Architecture, teaching applied flute, chamber music, and music theory courses while maintaining an active performance schedule through 2025. Her academic credentials include: D.M.A. in Music from the University of Florida (2022) with cognate in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology M.A. in Music from the University of Central Florida (2016) M.M. in Music Theory from the University of Colorado (2015) B.A. in Music from Rollins College (2012) Dr. Mess's research centers on musculoskeletal injury prevention for performers and health and wellness for performers , enhanced by her National Association of Sports Medicine certification as a Corrective Exercise Specialist. Her flute pedagogy expertise integrates physiological principles to address critical wellness issues in musical performance, promoting sustainable careers for musicians through evidence-based teaching practices. Her recent creative output demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary chamber music, particularly through the 406 Winds faculty ensemble, featuring new compositions and thematic programs like Climate Change Week concerts that connect artistic expression with societal issues. Dr. Mess actively contributes to professional communities as an officer of the Montana Flute Association (President/Elect/Past since March 2024), member of the National Flute Association's Performance Health Committee, and participant in the Performing Arts Medicine Association's Young Professionals Committee, while directing flute ensembles and community outreach initiatives.

• Classical Guitar Performance
• Popular Music
• Music Theory
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Nora Spielman serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Music within the College of Arts and Architecture at Montana State University, teaching courses across music and honors programs including American Popular Music, Texts and Critics, and Theory in Popular Music. Her academic foundation includes: M.M. in Classical Guitar Performance from Hunter College (2019) M.A. in Classical Guitar Performance from SUNY Purchase (2017) Her artistic scholarship centers on Classical Guitar Performance , Popular Music , and Music Theory , with significant contributions to Music Education and Chamber Music through 2024 recitals with Duo Kaora and Bobcat Brass. No scientific awards were documented in available sources. Information regarding graduate student advising or research funding remains unspecified. She actively collaborates with musical ensembles including Duo Kaora and Bobcat Brass, demonstrating ongoing engagement in performance-based research.

• Percussion Performance
• Percussion Pedagogy
• Orchestral Percussion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen Versaevel serves as Associate Professor of Percussion and Director of Percussion Studies/Assistant Director of Athletic Bands at Montana State University's College of Arts and Architecture, School of Music since August 2006. He maintains an active dual career as Section Percussionist with the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and recording artist with Excelcia Publishing, performing internationally from Vietnam to Tampa while directing percussion studies for the university. His educational foundation includes a Master of Music in Percussion Performance from the University of Kansas (2003) and Bachelor of Music Education from South Dakota State University (1999), with ongoing Doctor of Music candidacy at Florida State University where he previously instructed the Marching Chiefs 'Big 8' Drum Line. Doctor of Music candidate, Percussion Performance, The Florida State University M.M. in Percussion Performance, University of Kansas, 2003 Bachelor of Music Education, South Dakota State University, 1999 Versaevel's artistic research centers on comprehensive percussion performance practice across all genres—orchestral, chamber, ensemble, contemporary, and marching—with particular focus on expanding pedagogical approaches for drumlines and percussion techniques. His teaching philosophy emphasizes translating technical skills into lifelong musical applications, reflected in courses ranging from applied lessons to marching band leadership. Recent creative output demonstrates deep engagement with contemporary percussion repertoire, especially John Luther Adams' spatial compositions like 'Inuksuit,' performed at Tippit Rise Art Center and university venues nationwide. These works showcase evolving trends in site-specific percussion performance and cross-institutional artistic collaboration. His contributions to music education have been recognized through multiple nominations for teaching excellence and professional society honors. Nominated for Faculty/Student Award for Excellence in Teaching (2013) by MSU Alumni Association Nominated for Faculty/Student Award for Excellence in Teaching (2008) by MSU Alumni Association Nominated for Pi Kappa Lambda (2005) Nominated for Kappa Kappa Psi - Honorary Member (2005) Nominated for Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Member (2004) As an educator, Versaevel mentors students through applied lessons, percussion ensemble, and marching band programs while serving as former President of the Montana Percussive Arts Society chapter (2012-2014) and organizer of the Montana Day of Percussion. His industry influence extends through arrangements for collegiate drumlines nationwide and membership on the Innovative Percussion Education Team. Current artistic activities include ongoing collaborations with contemporary music ensembles and continued development of percussion pedagogy resources for academic and professional settings.

Khari Joynerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classical Music
• Chamber Music
• Contemporary Classical Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Khari Joyner serves as Associate Professor of Cello and Program Coordinator for Music Performance: Instrumental (Strings) at Baldwin Wallace University. An internationally acclaimed cellist described by the New York Classical Review as "one of the most exciting young musicians on the classical scene," he maintains a dynamic career spanning orchestral performances, chamber music, and cross-disciplinary collaborations across North America and Europe. His academic foundation includes a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.), Master of Music (M.M.), and Bachelor of Music (B.M.) from The Juilliard School. During his studies, he pursued a mathematics concentration through an exchange program with Columbia University, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement beyond music performance. Dr. Joyner specializes in contemporary classical repertoire while maintaining mastery of traditional works. His artistic focus centers on premiering 21st-century compositions by figures like Tyshawn Sorey and Kaija Saariaho, alongside canonical pieces such as Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto. He actively bridges musical genres through collaborations with dance ensembles like Dance Theater of Harlem and experimental artists including Sudan Archives. His significant recognition includes: 2017-18 career grant from the Leonore Annenberg Fellowship Fund Dr. Joyner has performed for Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama (including a private Oval Office recital), received critical acclaim for Atlanta Symphony Orchestra appearances, and maintains teaching appointments at Columbia University, Sarah Lawrence College, and Mannes Prep. He regularly conducts masterclasses at institutions including Oberlin Conservatory and SUNY Fredonia, emphasizing pedagogical innovation. As co-founding member of the Altezza Piano Trio, he performs with ensembles such as the Ritz Chamber Players and Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia, appearing at festivals including Highlands-Cashiers and Fontainebleau while broadcasting on WQXR's Midday Masterpieces series.

• Piano Performance
• Chamber Music
• Classical Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rafał Błaszczyk serves as a Lecturer and pianist-accompanist at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, where he has worked since 2015 supporting violin, viola, and cello classes. He concurrently participates in the Opera Academy talent development program at the Grand Theatre - National Opera in Warsaw. Graduating with distinction from the same Academy under Prof. Katarzyna Popowa-Zydroń and Prof. Katarzyna Rajs, he is currently a second-year doctoral student in piano performance supervised by Prof. Ewa Pobłocka. His performance career spans solo and chamber music with specialization in classical repertoire, Chopin interpretation, and period instrument performance. Błaszczyk has performed at prestigious venues including the Fryderyk Chopin Museum, National Philharmonic, Sinfonia Varsovia, and international locations across England, Italy, and Ukraine. His notable achievements include: Third prize at the Chamber Tournament in Bydgoszcz Honorable mention at the National Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition (2015) Participation in the 17th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition He has received a scholarship from the Marshal of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship and regularly collaborates with the Pomeranian Philharmonic. His artistic development includes masterclasses with Nelson Goerner, Mikhail Voskresensky, and Dmitri Alexeev, with recent appearances at the "Chopin and His Europe" Festival featuring period instrument recitals.

• Double Bass Performance
• Chamber Music
• Music Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Joanna Krempeć-Kaczor serves as Head of the Department of String Instruments, Guitar, and Harp at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz since 2016, while maintaining teaching positions at the A. Rubinstein State Music School Complex in Bydgoszcz and K. Szymanowski Music School Complex in Toruń. She performs as a soloist with the I.J. Paderewski Pomeranian Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and serves as a Consultant at the Center for Artistic Education. Her educational foundation includes distinguished graduation from the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, where she earned national competition awards and international recognition including First Prize at the Kroměříž Double Bass Competition. She performs on a historic Giuseppe Pedrazzini double bass crafted at the turn of the 20th century. Krempeć-Kaczor specializes in double bass repertoire expansion and pedagogical innovation, with particular expertise in contemporary compositions and chamber music. Her artistic leadership manifests through founding the Bass Baltica festival and directing international masterclasses including Janowieckie Interpretacje Muzyczne and Das Bassini-Camp. Her major recognitions include: First Prize at the 10th International F. Gregory Double Bass Competition in Kroměříž Minister of Culture and Art Scholarships National competition awards (Gdańsk, Elbląg) AB Ciechański Competition Finalist (Poznań, 1992) Through her Bass Baltica festival and judging roles in international competitions, she actively shapes double bass pedagogy while mentoring emerging musicians. Her performance career spans solo recitals and chamber collaborations across Poland and internationally, featuring both historical and contemporary repertoire. Current initiatives include expanding Bass Baltica's educational programming and developing new performance projects with the Spring Quintet, alongside ongoing recording projects that document rare double bass repertoire.

Mohamed Abdalla Said Ibrahim BADRمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Islamic Grammar
• Arabic Language Teaching
• Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lecturer Mohamed Abdalla Said Ibrahim BADR serves in the Arabic Preparatory Unit of the School of Foreign Languages at Istanbul 29 Mayıs University, where he has taught Arabic to non-native speakers since 2015 after prior teaching positions at Cairo's al-Ibani and Cordoba institutions. His academic credentials include: Bachelor's degree with distinction in Arabic Language, Literature, and Islamic Sciences from Cairo University (2008) Master's degree in Grammar from Cairo University (2010) Doctorate in Islamic Grammar from Ain Shams University (2021) focusing on objections to commentaries of Ibn Hajib's "al-Shafiya" Tajweed licence from Al-Azhar University's Quran Center His research centers on classical Arabic grammatical analysis, particularly medieval Islamic linguistic scholarship, with practical applications in Arabic pedagogy for foreign learners. His work bridges theoretical grammar with contemporary language instruction methodologies. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. Professional activities include curriculum development for Arabic preparatory programs and Quranic recitation instruction, though specific grants or formal student advisement aren't mentioned.

• Piano Performance
• Music Pedagogy
• Contemporary Music
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Uwe Volkmer serves as a Lecturer in Piano within the Department of Music at the University of Kassel, a position he has held permanently since 2015. Based at the Mönchebergstraße campus (Room 1018), he teaches piano and school practical piano playing, contributing to the university's music education programs. His educational foundation was built at the Kassel Music Academy, where he studied instrumental pedagogy in piano under Nikolai Posnyakov, a former professor of the St. Petersburg Academy of Music. He deepened his artistry through postgraduate studies in artistic maturity with Posnyakov and master classes with renowned pianists Igor Shukov and Anatol Ugorski. Volkmer's professional activities span performance and pedagogy. As a performer, he engages in solo recitals, ensemble collaborations, orchestral concerts, and contemporary music premieres (including CD productions), often partnering with the Staatstheater Kassel. His teaching encompasses piano instruction at various levels and institutions, emphasizing both technical mastery and expressive interpretation, as noted in press reviews for his "noble touch culture" and "exquisite delicacy" in rubato. Throughout his career, he has held teaching appointments at the diocese of Fulda (theory and piano), the Music Academy Kassel (teaching practice), and the University of Kassel. While his current role focuses on undergraduate instruction, he has also composed for commercial projects such as REWE.

Sonya Stith Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Violin Performance
• Chamber Music
• Orchestral Studies
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Sonya Stith Williams serves as Adjunct Professor of Violin Music at Le Moyne College and holds the position of Assistant Concertmaster with Symphoria, the musician-founded orchestra established after the dissolution of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra. Her extensive orchestral career includes a decade-long tenure with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, where she performed in both first and second violin sections and served as guest concertmaster, alongside engagements with the Buffalo Philharmonic, Binghamton Philharmonic, Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, and Rochester Chamber Orchestra. Her formal education encompasses: Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from Eastman School of Music Master of Music in Performance and Literature from Eastman School of Music Williams maintains active performance and educational commitments across multiple domains. As a core member of the Symphoria String Quartet, she delivers concerts, educational programs, and masterclasses throughout schools and communities. Her professional focus centers on violin performance techniques, chamber music interpretation, orchestral repertoire development, and innovative music pedagogy approaches for diverse student populations. Williams demonstrates significant educational leadership through private violin instruction from her home studio, guest lectures at Eastman School Arts Leadership program and Syracuse University's Women in Leadership initiative, and teaching roles at Eastern U.S. Music Camp. She further contributes to institutional governance as Chair of Symphoria's Education and Outreach Committee and serves on Symphoria's Board of Directors. Her ensemble affiliations form a robust network of regional musical engagement, including the Skaneateles Festival, Society for New Music, Civic Morning Musicals Recital Series, Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music, Clinton String Quartet, and Temple Concord concert series, reflecting deep community integration through artistic practice.

Jennifer Kayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Voice Performance
• Diction
• French Song Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Kay serves as Associate Professor and Chair of Music Performance at Ithaca College's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance since 2005. She holds a Bachelor of Music from Ithaca College and Master's/Doctoral degrees in Voice Performance from Boston University. Her research focuses on vocal performance practices, specializing in French song literature, diction, and early music repertoire. As an active mezzo-soprano, she performs with Rochester's Publick Musick ensemble at major festivals including Bloomington Early Music Festival and has recorded Bach Lutheran Masses. Her scholarly work examines American art song through upcoming publications on Howard Boatwright. Dr. Kay's performance career includes solo appearances at Rochester Bach Festival and Hamilton College, with recitals broadcast on WCNY radio. She previously taught at Syracuse University and Boston University Tanglewood Institute, and participated in NATS intern programs with leading vocal pedagogues.

Lise Keiterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Piano Performance
• Chamber Music
• Music by Women Composers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lise Keiter serves as Professor and Chair of the Music Department at Mary Baldwin University, where she also directs the Broman Concert Series and Sunday Recital Series. An active performer, she appears internationally as a solo recitalist, collaborative artist, and orchestral soloist across the United States and Europe. Her academic training: Bachelor of Music, Oberlin Conservatory of Music (with multiple top prizes) Master of Music and Doctor of Music, Indiana University (where she received the Award for Outstanding Teaching) Dr. Keiter champions music by women and composers of color, frequently programming works by Florence B. Price and Clara Schumann. Her research integrates performance practice with advocacy for underrepresented composers, exploring memorization techniques and pedagogical approaches to diversify classical repertoire. She has presented lectures nationwide on these topics at universities and professional conferences. Her awards and honors: Award for Outstanding Teaching, Indiana University Multiple top prizes, Oberlin Conservatory of Music Dr. Keiter mentors high school students through her private studio, with many achieving competition success and admission to prestigious music programs. She holds leadership roles including State MTNA Competitions Chair for Virginia and past president of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the College Music Society. Her concert series direction provides critical performance venues for students and guest artists. Through the Broman Concert Series and Sunday Recital Series, she cultivates vibrant musical engagement between Mary Baldwin University and the broader community, featuring collaborations with artists like violinist Elmar Oliveira and the Cypress String Quartet.