Utah Chamber Music Festival 2024

William Hagen, an acclaimed violinist, has performed globally as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. Highlights of his 2023/24 season include the Detroit Symphony and a Netherlands tour with the Amsterdam Sinfonietta. He has appeared with the Chicago Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, and at venues like Wigmore Hall and the Louvre. His debut album, "Danse Russe," features pianist Albert Cano Smit. A native of Salt Lake City, he studied under Itzhak Perlman and Christian Tetzlaff, and won 3rd prize at the Queen Elisabeth Competition. He performs on a 1732 Stradivari violin, generously loaned by the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation.

Spanish-Dutch pianist Albert Cano Smit, praised as "a moving young poet," enjoys a flourishing international career. He has performed with major orchestras such as the Seattle Symphony, Barcelona Symphony, and Orchestra of St. Luke's. Highlights include his Carnegie Hall debut, recitals at the Kennedy Center, and tours in Asia and Europe. An advocate for new music, Albert collaborates with top artists and ensembles, regularly premiering commissioned works. A polyglot and Juilliard graduate, he resides in New York City, continuing to captivate audiences with his storytelling and nuanced performances.

German Cellist Arthur Hornig is the 1st Principal Cellist of Deutsche Oper Berlin and Principal Cellist of the Bayreuth Wagner Festival. He has performed with orchestras such as the Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin and Beethoven Orchestra Bonn. As a chamber musician and educator, Arthur appears at major festivals worldwide. He studied under Michael Sanderling and has won numerous prestigious awards, including the ECHO Klassik with the Berolina Ensemble. Arthur frequently collaborates with top artists and ensembles, showcasing his versatility and passion for music. He has held guest professorships and continues to inspire audiences globally.

French-Egyptian violist Sindy Mohamed captivates audiences as a soloist and chamber musician. She regularly performs at prestigious festivals like the Moritzburg Festival and Schubertiade Hohenems, collaborating with renowned artists such as Renaud Capuçon and Isabelle Faust. Sindy tours with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Deutsche Kammerakademie Neuss, and Boulez Ensemble. An accomplished educator, she gives masterclasses globally. Sindy studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris and the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music. Her performances continue to enchant audiences worldwide, reflecting her exceptional talent and dedication to music.