Praised for his "spectacular virtuosity" by Strad magazine, violinist David Chan first gained international recognition when, at the age of seventeen, he won a top prize at the Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow. Upon winning both the bronze medal and the prestigious Josef Gingold prize at the Indianapolis International Violin Competition, the Indianapolis News commented on his "lustrous tone," adding that "[he has] the kind of authority that usually comes with maturity."
Mr. Chan made his Mew York debut at Lincoln Center's Avery Fischer Hall in 1995, performing Paganini's Concerto No. 2 under conductor Hugh Wolff. His orchestral performances include appearances with the Moscow State Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Aspen Chamber Symphony, San Diego Symphony and the Indianapolis Symphony. He recently made his Asian debut with the Taiwan National Symphony in Taipei. He has recorded two Paganini concertos with the English Chamber Orchestra. An active chamber musician, he is the artistic director of the Prometheus Chamber Music Series and performs frequently with the Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra.

   Oboist Alexandra Knoll is one of New York's most sought-after young musicians. A founding member of the Zyphyros Quintet, Ms. Knoll was presented on Caramoor's "Rising Stars" series, where she performed with André Previn. She has also appeared at Tanglewood and with the National Repertory Orchestra, Colorado. A Native of South Africa, she was a member of that country's Natal Philharmonic Orchestra. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from the Curtis Institute of Music and her Master of Music degree from The Juliard School. She is currently principal oboe of the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra and last December made her debut as the soloist in the Strauss Oboe Concerto. In addition to performing with the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra, she is also a member of the Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra, the Haddonfield Symphony and Tampa's Florida Orchestra.