June 2023 Orchestra Roster

Home to the largest gathering of Concertmasters and Principal Players in North America

Michael Francis, Music Director

Mainly Mozart’s dynamic Music Director Michael Francis picked up the baton for Mainly Mozart in 2014 and has quickly established himself as a conductor of international reputation, forging collaborations with the world’s leading orchestras.

Artist Sponsors: Jo Ann Kilty | Patricia & Christopher Weil

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Soloists & Featured Artists

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    Whitney Crockett

    June 15 | Mozart - Bassoon Concerto

    Whitney Crockett joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic as Principal Bassoon as one of Gustavo Dudamel’s first appointments.

    Artist Sponsors: Alexandra Pearson & Paul Meschler

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    Anne-Marie McDermott

    June 17 | Mozart - Piano Concerto 25

    "She's one of the great American pianists of her generation." - The Philadelphia Inquirer

    Artist Sponsors: Joan & Irwin Jacobs

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    Karen Gomyo

    June 18 | Brahms - Violin Concerto

    “…A first-rate artist of real musical command, vitality, brilliance and intensity.” – The Chicago Tribune

    Artist Sponsors: Jeanee & Franklin Lusby

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    Chelsea Guo

    June 20 | Mahler - Symphony 4
    June 22 | Shostakovich - Piano Concerto 25

    "As both a pianist and a singer Chelsea Guo is clearly a special talent." - Gramophone

    Artist Sponsors: Raffaella & John Belanich

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  • An older man with gray hair and glasses plays the violin during a performance, with a blue background and bright lights.

    Martin Chalifour

    June 22 | Saint-Saëns - Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso

    Martin Chalifour has been principal concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 1995. He has performed with the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra since its beginning in 1988.

    Artist Sponsor: Anne Taubman

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    S.D. Master Chorale

    June 24 | Beethoven - Symphony 9

    Widely recognized for its exciting, inspiring, and comforting performances, the SD Master Chorale is San Diego’s premier choral ensemble, showcasing more than 100 of the region’s finest singers.

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    Tasha Koontz

    June 24 | Beethoven - Symphony 9

    Recognized by the San Diego Tribune for her “luscious tone” and by Opera Wire for her “secure silvery high notes,” Tasha Koontz is an artist garnering attention from coast to coast.

    Artist Sponsors: Alexandra Pearson & Paul Meschler

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  • Susan Platts

    June 24 | Beethoven - Symphony 9

    British-born Canadian mezzo-soprano Susan Platts brings a uniquely rich and wide-ranging voice to concert and recital repertoire for alto and mezzo-soprano, particularly esteemed for her performances of Gustav Mahler's works.

    Artist Sponsors: Susan Drescher-Mulzet & Mark Mulzet

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    Randall Bills

    June 24 | Beethoven - Symphony 9

    Hailed by Das Opernglas as a “vocally powerful, technically impressive, dominant heroic tenor” and praised by Opera News for “his consummate mastery of Rossini’s style, range and vocal bravura,” American tenor Randall Bills has earned praise from audiences and critics for performances in opera and concert throughout the world.

    Artist Sponsors: Raffaella & John Belanich

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    Babatunde Akinboboye

    June 24 | Beethoven - Symphony 9

    A singer of diverse talents, Nigerian American Baritone, Babatunde Akinboboye is known for his enthralling stage presence. He has performed with the Los Angeles Opera, Opera San Jose, Opera Santa Barbara, Long Beach Opera, and Utah Opera.

    Artist Sponsor: Joann Clark

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Violin

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    Martin Chalifour, Concertmaster

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Anne Taubman

  • A man with a bald head dressed in a black formal jacket holding a violin and bow, standing against a neutral gray background.

    Alexander Kerr, Concertmaster

    Dallas Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Tatjana Soli & Al Spector

  • A man in a black tuxedo with a white bow tie holding a violin and smiling at the camera against a dark background.

    David Radzynski, Concertmaster

    Cleveland Orchestra, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Jerry Heller

  • A woman with long curly hair smiling while holding a violin, wearing a black see-through top, in an indoor setting.

    Nurit Bar-Josef, Principal Second

    National Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Susan & Joel Buxbaum

  • A smiling woman with wavy blonde hair holding a violin, sitting indoors in front of wooden paneling and windows.

    Marie Berard

    Canadian Opera Orchestra, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Phyllis & Gordon Harris

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    Justin Bruns

    Atlanta Symphony, Associate Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Esther Nahama

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    Zachary DePue

    Naples Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Sharry & Larry Seal

  • A woman with dark brown hair holding a violin, smiling, against a dark gray background.

    Aloysia Friedmann

    ROCO Houston, Associate Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Patricia & Christopher Weil

  • A woman with blonde hair holding a violin, wearing a black top, smiling, standing indoors.

    Angela Fuller

    Dallas Symphony, Principal 2nd

    Artist Sponsor: Martha & Ed Dennis

  • A man playing the violin, focusing intently on his performance against a blue background.

    Yiwen Jiang

    Former Shanghai Quartet

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Bob & Mao Shillman

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    Kevin Lin

    Indianapolis Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Ambassador Diana Lady Dougan

  • A man wearing a gray blazer holding a violin. He has short gray hair, a beard, and is looking at the camera against a plain background.

    Jeffrey Multer

    Florida Orchestra, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: James Hannan & David Andritch

  • Man in a black suit holding a violin in front of a blurred cityscape background.

    Wesley Precourt

    San Diego Symphony, Associate Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Jerri-Ann & Gary Jacobs

  • A woman with long, wavy brown hair and natural makeup holding a violin against a gray background.

    Lauren Roth

    Tucson Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Arlene Esgate

  • A woman with short brown hair and blue eyes smiling, holding a violin in an outdoor setting with green grass.

    Jeanne Skrocki

    Pacific Symphony, Assistant Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Mark & Julie Burgess

  • A smiling woman with blonde hair leaning against a concrete wall, holding a violin and a bow.

    Lisa Sutton

    Los Angeles Opera, Assistant Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Cynthia & Martin Davis

  • A man in a suit and tie holding a violin stands near a window.

    Jeff Thayer

    San Diego Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Ronald & Susan Heller

  • Portrait of a young man with dark hair and blue eyes, wearing a black shirt, holding a violin on his shoulder, smiling softly.

    Nicholas Wright

    Vancouver Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Anne Adair & Steven Ganzberg

  • Woman smiling and holding a violin in an outdoor setting.

    Hannah Stuart

    San Diego Symphony

Viola

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    Brant Bayless, Principal

    Utah Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Anonymous

  • A man in a dark blazer holding a violin while sitting against a light background.

    Michael Casimir, Principal

    Toronto Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Svetlana & Matthew Weil

  • Portrait of a woman with short black hair holding a violin in front of her chest, smiling at the camera.

    Joan DerHovsepian, Principal

    Houston Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Gretchen Vik (In Loving Memory of Larry Clapper)

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    Jay Liu

    San Francisco Symphony, Assoc. Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Dennis Muckermann & Ann Fullmer

  • A man in a formal suit playing a violin in an indoor concert hall.

    Derek Mosloff

    Florida Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Paul Nussbaum

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    Remi Pellitier

    Toronto Symphony, Associate Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Phyllis & Gordon Harris

Cello

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    Robert deMaine, Principal

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Dwight Hare & Stephanie Bergsma

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    Brinton Smith

    Houston Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Darlene Bauer & Bob Fleischmann

  • Portrait of a young woman with blonde hair, smiling, wearing a sleeveless, sparkly top, and earrings, holding a violin.

    Karen Freer

    Atlanta Symphony, Acting Associate/Assistant Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Helen Hodges

  • Man with glasses smiling, holding a violin, wearing a black leather jacket, standing outdoors against a brown wall.

    Barry Gold

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Marsha Sewell & Bob Maddellena

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    Austin Huntington

    Indianapolis Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Helen Hodges

  • A smiling man in a black suit holding a violin and bow, standing in a modern, metallic hallway.

    Jason Lippmann

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Brian & Silvija Devine

  • A woman with dark hair and blue eyes holding a violin, looking at the camera.

    Una O'Riordan

    Detroit Symphony

    Artist Sponsors: Drs. Johan & Sevil Brahme

Bass

  • A man wearing a dark plaid blazer and white shirt holding a cello in an outdoor setting.

    Nate Farrington, Principal

    Los Angeles Opera, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: George Howard & Kim Stewart

  • A man in glasses and a blazer holds a double bass against a plain background.

    Scott Pingel, Principal

    San Francisco Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Johan & Sevil Brahme

  • Young man in tuxedo holding a double bass and bow, smiling, against gray background.

    Robin Kesselman

    Houston Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Linda & Richard Claytor

  • A man in a black suit and glasses holding a double bass and bow in a modern, metallic corridor.

    David Allen Moore

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Jeanne Obenchain

Flute

  • A middle-aged man with a bald head wearing a light blue dress shirt, standing outdoors with a green, blurred background.

    Jeffrey Khaner, Principal

    Philadelphia Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Ilene Mittman (In Loving Memory of Dr. Charles Mittman)

  • A man in a suit holding a flute and smiling, standing outdoors near a building.

    Demarre McGill

    Seattle Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Sandra Timmons & Richard Sandstrom

  • A man in a tuxedo playing a silver flute against a black background.

    Clay Ellerbroek

    Florida Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Kate Leonard & Richard Forsyth

  • A woman with long brown hair and light skin, wearing a dark blue blouse, seated on a light-colored bed, holding a silver flute, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

    Sandy Hughes

    Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

Oboe

  • A man in a gray suit holding a clarinet, smiling at the camera against a black background.

    Frank Rosenwein, Principal

    Cleveland Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Valerie Jacobs Hapke & Norm Hapke

  • Portrait of a woman with short blonde hair holding a clarinet, wearing a black leather jacket and gold jewelry, standing in front of a modern glass building.

    Andrea Overturf (English Horn)

    San Diego Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Viasat, Inc.

  • A smiling woman in a black blazer holding an oboe.

    Anne Marie Gabriele

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsors: Sonya & Neil Johnson

  • A young man smiling while holding a clarinet, sitting outdoors in front of a sign that says 'Café'.

    Kevin Pearl

    Milwaukee Symphony, Assistant Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Irene Chandler

Clarinet

  • A man with glasses holding a clarinet, wearing a black suit against a dark background.

    Boris Allakhverdyan, Principal

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Garna Muller

  • Portrait of a man with a beard and short hair wearing a black suit and shirt, holding a clarinet, against a plain light gray background.

    Christopher Pell

    Cincinnati Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Jeanne Obenchain

  • A man in a black suit holding a clarinet, standing outdoors in front of a modern building with colorful window panes.

    Frank Renk (Bass Clarinet)

    San Diego Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Jing Bourgious & Jim Freeman

Bassoon

  • A man with glasses and a beard holding a bassoon, dressed in a black suit and tie, standing in a modern, metal-paneled corridor.

    Whitney Crockett, Principal

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Alexandra Pearson & Paul Meschler

  • A man dressed in formal tuxedo holding a bassoon while leaning against a marble wall in an elegant hall.

    Ted Soluri, Principal

    Dallas Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Joann Clark

  • A woman in a black dress with pearl necklace holding a bassoon, standing against a dark background.

    Catherine Van Handel

    Milwaukee Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: DeAnn Cary, PHD

  • A smiling man with glasses and a beard, wearing a suit and dress shirt, standing in front of a plain background.

    Erik Holtje

    Delaware Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsors: Peter & Valeria Pallai

  • A woman holding a bassoon and smiling at the camera.

    Leyla Zamora (Contrabassoon)

    San Diego Symphony

    Artist Sponsors: Brian & Silvija Devine

Horn

  • Man holding a French horn, standing near a reflective wall with a modern, metallic background.

    Abel Pereira, Principal

    National Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Brian & Silvija Devine

  • A woman with long brown hair holding a French horn, standing in front of a reflective surface.

    Jacyln Rainey, Principal

    Minnesota Orchestra, Acting Associate Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Tim & Rachel Mullen

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    Patrick Hodge

    Colorado Symphony, Assistant Principal

    Artist Sponsors: Michael & Brenda Goldbaum

  • Elizabeth Linares

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Jerry & Terri Kohl

  • A man wearing glasses in a black suit holding a brass French horn, standing against a metallic wall.

    Gregory Roosa

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Dwight Hare & Stephanie Bergsma

  • Portrait of a woman with blonde hair holding a French horn in a room with wooden walls.

    Tricia Skye

    San Diego Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Gretchen Vik (In loving memory of Larry Clapper)

  • A woman with dark hair smiling and holding a French horn.

    Kaylet Torrez

    Pacific Symphony, Associate Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Charlene Abrahamson

Trumpet

  • A smiling man with short brown hair wearing a dark blue Henley shirt, sitting against a plain light-colored background.

    Ryan Darke

    Los Angeles Opera, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Steve & Sue Hart

  • A man in a black suit holding a silver trumpet, sitting outdoors with a modern glass building in the background, smiling at the camera.

    Jonah Levy

    San Diego Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Svetlana & Matthew Weil

  • A man dressed in a white tuxedo with a black bow tie, holding a silver flute, smiling at the camera.

    Frank Glasson

    Artist Sponsor: Jing Bourgeois & Jim Freeman

Trombone

  • A man in a black suit and glasses holding a trombone, standing outdoors in front of a modern, metallic architectural background.

    David Rejano Contero

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Donald & Susan Agostino

  • A man in a black suit holding a trombone inside a modern building with metallic walls.

    James Miller

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Associate Principal

    Artist Sponsor: The Saphire Family

  • Man dressed in a black suit holding a trombone, standing in a modern metallic corridor.

    John Lofton (Bass Trombone)

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Janet Anderson & Vic Van Lint

Percussion

  • A man in a gray suit with a floral shirt, standing against a black background, holding a microphone, smiling.

    Jauvon Gilliam, Principal Timpani

    National Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Rhianna & Reggie White

  • A man in a black suit holding drumsticks, standing in a modern architectural setting with metallic gray walls.

    Wesley Sumpter, Principal Percussion

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Joyce Gattas

  • Smiling man with glasses, a beard, and a mustache, wearing a white patterned shirt against a light-colored wall.

    Daniel Chavarin

    San Diego Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Jeff Barnouw

  • A woman with glasses holding a group of colorful drumsticks.

    Mika Nakamura

    San Francisco Symphony

    Artist Sponsors: Michael & Brenda Goldbaum

Keyboard

  • A man with a beard and short hair, wearing a light blue button-up shirt, smiling while sitting next to a pipe organ with red and black components, in front of a wooden background.

    Nicholas Halbert

    (Harmonium)

    Artist Sponsor: Piatti's, La Jolla

  • A woman with curly blonde hair smiling, wearing a black dress with lace and floral designs, standing next to a dark wall.

    Joanne Pearce Martin

    Los Angeles Philharmonic (Piano)

    Artist Sponsor: Teresa & Michael Lewis