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After graduating from the Lipetsk College of Music, Alexander Naoumenko pursued advanced studies at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory under the mentorship of the prolific Georgian tenor Zurab Sotkilava. He furthered his training at the Moscow Opera Studio and attended masterclasses with celebrated artists such as Alfredo Kraus, Renata Scotto, Renato Capecchi, Ernst Haefliger, Nancy Evans, and Aldo Baldin.
Naoumenko performed prominent roles, including Podholusin in The Marriage at the Bolshoi Theatre, Alfredo in La Traviata, Lensky in Eugene Onegin, and Don Giovanni in The Stone Guest at the Moscow Conservatory Bolshoi Hall. In 1991, he made his American debut at San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House, playing Platon Karataev in War and Peace under the baton of Valery Gergiev. He performed Dr. Caius (Falstaff) and Ladislav (The Two Widows) at the English National Opera, Cavaradossi (Tosca) with the European Chamber Opera.
Currently, Alexander Naoumenko serves as a vocal coach at the prestigious Royal Opera House in London, where he continues to impart his extensive knowledge and experience to the next generation of opera singers.
Alex Barck is a German DJ, producer, and founding member of the influential collective Jazzanova. His rise to international recognition began in the late 1990s, when Jazzanova became known for its groundbreaking fusion of jazz, house, and hip-hop. As A&R for the Berlin-based label Sonar Kollektiv, he helped shape a catalogue of soulful pop and forward-thinking dance music that continues to inspire.
Barck started his DJ career in Berlin at Club Akbar Lounge and the legendary Delicious Doughnuts, eventually performing in top clubs around the world—Yellow in Tokyo, Zouk in Singapore, Trouw in Amsterdam, and Plastic People in London. He has shared the stage with heavyweights like François K., Gilles Peterson, and Carl Craig, earning a reputation for eclectic, sophisticated sets that traverse genres and borders.
A tastemaker as much as a performer, Barck has curated acclaimed compilations such as Secret Love and Computer Incarnations, and remains active on German radio and remix projects. In 2011, he teamed up with producer Christian Prommer to form Prommer & Barck, touring widely across Europe with their genre-blending sound.
Philip Sindy, a native Berliner, moves artistically and personally between worlds. After earning his diploma in trumpet with a focus on jazz and popular music from the Hanns Eisler School of Music in Berlin and the Royal Academy of Music in London, he made a name for himself as both a soloist and sideman in a wide range of musical styles—from pop and jazz to global music.
His artistic résumé includes live performances and tours with acts such as Barbara Schöneberger, Helene Fischer, Marcus Wiebusch, Kettcar, Patrice, Megaloh, Culcha Candela, Alvaro Soler, the Harry Connick Jr. Big Band, Kelly Rowland, Shaggy, Sugar Hill Gang, Thomas D, Estelle, Roy Ayers, Aloe Blacc, and Nneka (to name just a few). He has also contributed to studio recordings with artists including Udo Lindenberg, Mousse T., Die Prinzen, Max Raabe, Max Herre, and Joy Denalane. In addition, Philip Sindy is regularly involved in TV and film productions, both live and in pre-production.
Beyond numerous national festivals, Sindy’s passion for Afrobeat and Ghanaian Highlife has taken him across the globe—over 50 countries on 6 continents. Highlights include Glastonbury (UK), Metamorphose (Tokyo), North Sea Jazz (Netherlands), Creole Jazz (Cape Verde), Montreal Jazz (Canada), Sakifo (Reunion Island), Couleur Café (Brussels), Rock en Seine (Paris), Roskilde (Denmark), and multiple WOMAD festivals (UK, Sicily, Fuerteventura, Adelaide-Australia, New Zealand), as well as performances in Brazil, the USA, Scandinavia, Tanzania, Israel, and Dubai, among many others.
Youn Sun Nah is one of the leading voices in contemporary jazz, known for her ability to move between lyrical drama, free improvisation, and disarming sincerity. Born in Seoul, she began with piano and gospel before moving to Paris to study jazz and contemporary music. Her distinctive talent quickly gained recognition, leading to several awards and her first album, Reflet, in 2001. She achieved international acclaim with Same Girl (2010) and Lento (2013), both of which went gold in France and Germany. Since then, she has performed on major stages, from the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014 to International Jazz Day in Havana, where she shared the stage with artists such as Herbie Hancock and Esperanza Spalding. Named Officier of the Order of Arts and Letters in 2019, she released Immersion with Warner Music. During the pandemic, she composed Waking World, her first album of entirely original songs. With Elles, her most recent project, Youn Sun Nah continues to build bridges between styles and cultures, through a voice and artistic sensitivity all her own.
Youn Sun Nah is one of contemporary jazz’s most admired vocalists, celebrated for her fluid movement between high drama, abstract improvisation, and disarming simplicity. Born in Seoul, she began her musical path with piano and gospel before studying jazz and contemporary music in Paris. Her unique artistry quickly drew acclaim, leading to competition wins and her 2001 debut album Reflet.
International recognition followed with acclaimed albums like Same Girl (2010) and Lento (2013), both certified Gold in France and Germany. She has since performed at iconic venues and festivals across the globe, including the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and UNESCO’s International Jazz Day in Havana alongside Herbie Hancock and Esperanza Spalding.
Named Officier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture in 2019, she joined Warner Music with Immersion. During the pandemic, she released Waking World, her first album of original songs. With her latest project Elles, Youn Sun Nah continues to bridge genres and cultures with a voice and vision that transcend borders.
Sandra Bourdonnec is a French, Caribbean, and Italian artist based in Berlin, active across theatre, film, and music. A graduate of the Cours Florent in Paris, she has appeared at leading Berlin venues including the Schaubühne and Maxim Gorki Theater, collaborating with directors such as Thomas Ostermeier, Marta Górnicka, and David Stöhr. Her film work includes roles in Ilker Çatak’s I Was, I Am, I Will Be and Jules Hermann’s Alle 7 Jahre. As a director and writer, she has created stage works such as Vicistica and Veiller sur un ange, as well as several independent films. In 2024, she premiered her first solo stage performance, Blue Bird. Alongside her acting career, she is a singer-songwriter and co-founder of the electro-pop band DRIFTINGS, whose debut album All is Drifting will be released in 2025.
Alexander Boldachev is one of the world’s most innovative and sought-after harpists, redefining the instrument’s place in classical and contemporary music. His performances span the globe, from Carnegie Hall in New York and the Salle Gaveau in Paris to Asian Theaters and the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony. As a soloist, composer, and arranger, he seamlessly bridges classical, rock, film, and game music, pushing the boundaries of harp performance.
A visionary artist, Boldachev is the founder of the World Harp Day, Zurich Harp Festival and a guest professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London, the Milan Conservatory, and UCLA. His groundbreaking arrangements—over 300 works, including virtuosic transcriptions of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Tchaikovsky’s ballet music—have captivated audiences and expanded the harp repertoire.
Beyond the concert stage, Boldachev collaborates with the fashion world, working with iconic brands such as Fornasetti (which designed his latest album War and Peace), Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, and Jacob Cohen. His performances bring a unique artistic touch to luxury events, seamlessly blending music and haute couture.
Currently engaged with leading orchestras, including the London Philharmonic, Gunma Symphony in Japan, and national orchestras in Mexico, Turkey, and Argentina, Boldachev continues to champion the harp as a solo instrument across all genres. His latest projects include cross-disciplinary collaborations in film, digital media, and theater, affirming his status as a bold innovator in the global music scene.
American conductor Molly Turner is currently Conducting Fellow with the New World Symphony and a 2024/25 Dudamel Fellow at the Los Angeles Philharmonic. At New World Symphony, she leads subscription, family, educational, and holiday concerts. Her Dudamel Fellowship includes conducting performances with the LA Phil New Music Group’s ‘Noon to Midnight’ series and the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s ‘Symphonies for Schools’ concerts. During the 2024/25 season, Molly will debut with the Minnesota Orchestra in their education concert series and serve twice as cover conductor for the New York Philharmonic. Recent engagements include conducting appearances with the Orchestre de Paris, San Francisco Symphony’s SoundBox Series, Gstaad Festival Orchestra, Juilliard Orchestra, Dallas Opera Orchestra, and Tanglewood’s Festival of Contemporary Music.
Estonian conductor and clarinettist Erle Kont is recognized for her passionate advocacy of mental health and community-building through music. She regularly guest-conducts major Finnish orchestras including the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Tapiola Sinfonietta. Erle completed her Master’s in conducting at Sibelius Academy under Sakari Oramo. Also a distinguished clarinettist, she has received numerous awards in international competitions and performed extensively across the Baltic and Nordic regions. Erle is founder and Artistic Director of Tartu Sound, a contemporary music organization dedicated to innovative musical experiences and cultural engagement.