James Allsopp is multi-instrumentalist and composer. His debut album “Fraud”, by the band of the same name, was highly critically acclaimed and he received the BBC Jazz Award for “Innovation” in 2008 and the Ronnie Scott Jazz Award for “Best Newcomer” in 2007. His music for both Fraud and his new trio The Golden Age of Steam has been featured on BBC Radio 3’s Jazz on 3 programme.
Boris Andrianov is one of the most gifted Russian musicians of his generation.
"Boris Andrianov is an extremely talented young cellist. Although his technique is superb and his general control over his instrument absolute, it is really his profound musicality and phrasing that impresses one almost immediately", Zubin Mehta
Katya Apekisheva is one of the brightest rising young stars of the piano world. She has performed in major concert halls around the world with many leading orchestras and conductors.
The Apollo Saxophone Quartet is one of the most energetic and innovative ensembles around today. Crossing over into a wide variety of styles and genres, their performances incorporate newly commissioned works and rediscovered gems.
