Performers

Guest Artists
Daniel Boico, guest conductor
Called by critic Guiseppe Calliari an “undisputed star who combines a magnetic charisma with a skilled technique,” Daniel Boico was recently named Assistant Conductor of the New York Philharmonic. During his association with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra where he worked closely with Daniel Barenboim, Pierre Boulez and Zubin Mehta. [more]
Maxim Eshkenazy, Guest Conductor
A rising star among today’s youngest generation of conductors, Bulgarian native Maxim Eshkenazy has been described as a musician of "vigor and intelligence…" who conducts with "complete assuredness and insight…" The Los Angeles Times calls him "charismatic and exciting." [more]
Vadim Gluzman, Violin
One of the most extraordinary artists before the public today, Israeli violinist Vadim Gluzman, in technique and sensibility, harkens back to the Golden Age of violinists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, while possessing the passion and energy of the twenty-first century [more]
Andrew Grams, guest conductor
As one of America’s most promising and talented young conductors, Andrew Grams has already appeared with many of the great orchestras of the world including the Cleveland Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony and others. [more]
Huntsville Community Chorus
Directed by Billy Orton since 2002, the HCC is Huntsville's oldest performing arts organization. Recent performances include a wide spectrum of styles, from oratorio to jazz selections and popular works. [more]
Yakov Kasman, Piano
Yakov Kasman’s 1997 American debut as the Silver Medalist in the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth was the culmination of several competition triumphs and tours worldwide. [more]
Carolyn Kuan, guest conductor
Carolyn Kuan is recognized as one of the most exciting, innovative and outstanding conductors of her generation. The recipient of numerous awards, Ms. Kuan holds the distinction of being the first female to be awarded the Herbert von Karajan Conducting Fellowship. [more]
Joseph Lee, Resident Conductor
Joseph Lee is Resident Conductor of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, and also serves as Music Director of the Huntsville Youth Orchestra. [more]
Gary Mauer, Tenor
Gary Mauer returns to the HSO after his acclaimed appearance in "Fantasies and Fairytales" in May of 2008. He starred as Raoul in Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera and recently returned to Broadway as the Phantom. He is widely regarded as the greatest Phantom of all time. [more]
Billy Orton, Chorusmaster
Billy Orton is Director of the Huntsville Community Chorus Association, the oldest performing arts organization in the region. [more]
Philippe Quint, Violin
From the moment he takes the stage, Grammy Award-nominee violinist Philippe Quint captivates audiences with his charismatic presence. "He looked like a modern day Paganini - and he played like one, too." - The Cincinnati Enquirer
Carlos Riazuelo, Guest Conductor
Outstanding Latin-American conductor Carlos Riazuelo has been praised by audiences, musicians and music critics throughout the world for his performances of varied repertory. [more]
David Wroe, Guest Conductor
David Wroe is Music Director of the Westfield Symphony Orchestra New Jersey, Teatro Grattacielo of New York City, a regular conductor at New York City Opera, and Principal Conductor at New York University. [more]