Guest Artists

Rising American soprano Veronica Richer is gaining recognition for her rich vocal timbre and compelling dramatic presence across a broad spectrum of operatic and concert repertoire. Praised for her “fearless high register and good projection and enunciation” (The Boston Musical Intelligencer), Ms. Richer continues to impress audiences and critics alike. Veronica Richer opened her 2024–2025 season with a significant debut at the American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS) in Graz, Austria.

Karén Devroop is one of South Africa’s leading saxophonists having performed with most of South Africa’s jazz, classical and POP artists. He has collaborated with an impressive list of artists from the USA, Netherlands, Germany, Venezuela, Canada, Italy, Thailand, Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, Mauritius and the Seychelles.

Born in Dublin and based in New York City, violinist Gregory Harrington is re- defining the classical virtuoso for the 21st century. His unique ability to transform popular jazz, rock and pop music into brand new violin concert pieces along with his interpretations of the classical repertoire has enthralled audiences around the world.

Composer and singer/songwriter Kathryn Bostic is known for her work on film, TV and live theater.  She is a recipient of many fellowships and awards including the prestigious Sundance Time Warner Fellowship, Sundance Fellowship for Feature Film Scoring, Sundance/Skywalker Documentary Film Scoring and the BMI Conducting Fellowship. 

Violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn has earned a stunning reputation as one of America’s most beloved soloists. She appeared as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Academy of Music and in the year 2000 gave her New York debut at Alice Tully Hall with the New York String Orchestra. She has since performed at Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Fisher Center and the Kimmel Center.

Antonio Di Cristofano completed his piano studies in 1986 at the Conservatory “L.Cherubini” in Florence, under the supervision of M° Bacchelli. He has perfected with M° Damerini.

Canadian-born violinist Lara St. John has been described as “something of a phenomenon” by The Strad and a “high-powered soloist” by the New York Times.

Meryl Dominguez, soprano, is a Resident Artist of the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, where she studies with William Stone.

Lynne Cohen, Oboist, was educated at Juilliard Pre-College with the well-known pedagogue Lois Wann, and at Boston University with John Holmes of the Boston Symphony. 

Concertmaster and violinist Ruotao Mao, a native of Beijing, China, graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music with a “distinction in performance” award.

The Symphonia is thrilled to welcome Angela Brown back in her sassy and entertaining Opera from a Sistah’s Point of View.  Angela Brown personifies the ideal soprano: sheer vocal power; luxurious finesse; and shimmering, high pianissimos. With a charming personality larger than life, she unites opera, pops, and gospel in one sensational voice.

Award winning Polish-born and New York City-based concert violinist Kinga Augustyn has been described as “an adventurous performer valuable to the New York scene…her playing was riveting” (NY Concert in Review),  “A violinist for whom nothing seems too difficult…Kinga’s playing is a revelation” (Polish Daily News), “stylish and vibrant…playing with verve and superb control…great sensitivity and unashamed virtuosity” (The Strad Magazine), and “beyond amazing, “ (Fanfare Magazine).

Lauded by The Washington Post for playing “…with intelligence, poetry and proportion,” pianist Tanya Bannister’s recent victories at the Concert Artists Guild International Competition and the New Orleans International Piano Competition confirm her status among the leading pianists of her generation.