Artists - Yamaha

Jurij Hladnik

Jurij Hladnik graduated in 1996 at the Music academy in Ljubljana in professor Alojz Zupan's class.

Jacek Onuszkiewicz

Jacek was born in 1980 in Warsaw, Poland.

Jean-Michel Bertelli

Winner of international competitions, former soloist with the Lyon National Opera Orchestra.

Joakim Bergsrønning

Joakim Bergsrønning is a young Norwegian saxophonist and clarinet player with a wealth of musical experience, particularly in popular music. Although still very young, Joakim has made his mark both as a soloist and as a member of a number of high profile big bands, horn sections and theatre orchestras. Working throughout Norway, Joakim also has experience working as a teacher, lecturer, composer and arranger.

Matvey Demin

Co-Principal Solo flute in Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, international soloist

Dave Bishop

Dave Bishop began playing the recorder at 7 years of age, moving to the saxophone aged 10. At 11, Dave joined his first big band before joining the National Youth Jazz Orchestra at 13 where he enjoyed 11 years recording and performing throughout the World.

Spyros Farounghias

Trombone player and Professor, member of the Greek National Opera Orchestra, very active in chamber music (Melos Brass ensemble).

Franck Pulcini

Franck PULCINI, from Limoges, started his musical studies at the Limoges Regional National Conservatory (Conservatoire National de Région de Limoges) under the mentorship of Gérard DUBARRY where he won a gold medal then a prix de la Ville (City Award).

Kristian Persson

Nine Sparks Riots

Jeroen Berwaerts

Without a doubt, the Belgium trumpeter, Jeroen Berwaerts, is one of the most interesting musicians of the young musical generation.