June 2024 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

  • Young man with black hair smiling and wearing a black turtleneck and navy blue jacket against a maroon background.

    George Li, Piano

    Soloist: Thursday, June 20
    “Staggering technical prowess, a sense of command anddepth of expression” - Washington Post

    Artist Sponsor: Brian & Silvija Devine

  • A group of musicians, including a woman playing a keyboard and men standing in a choir, reading sheet music during a live performance on stage with purple lighting.

    San Diego Master Chorale

    Featured: Saturday, June 22
    Widely recognized for its exciting, inspiring, and comforting performances, the San Diego Master Chorale is San Diego’s premier choral ensemble, showcasing more than 100 of the region’s finest singers. The Chorale was founded in 1961, and today continues its artistic ascent under the leadership of Music Director Dr. John K. Russell.

    Artist Sponsor: Alexandra Pearson & Paul Meschler

  • A woman with blonde hair in a black halter top with gold buttons, standing outdoors in a garden with greenery and pink flowers.

    Erica Petrocelli, Soprano

    Soloist: Saturday, June 22
    “Her voice can richly convey all the emotions, while masterfully integrating all those coloratura tricks and making them seem easy and natural.” - Broadway World

    Artist Sponsor: Alexandra Pearson & Paul Meschler

  • Close-up portrait of a Black man with short hair, beard, wearing a white shirt and black blazer against a dark background.

    Babatunde Akinboboye, Baritone

    Soloist: Saturday, June 22
    “Babatunde Akinboboye proved, once again, that he is The of the finest baritones in the area, a pleasure to see and hear.”     — SINGERPRENEUR

    Artist Sponsor: Joann Clark

  • A smiling man with glasses and a bald head holding a cello and bow, dressed in a black suit, with a reflection of himself in the background.

    Robert DeMaine, Cello

    Soloist: Tuesday, June 25
    “An artist who makes one hang on every note” - New York Times

    Artist Sponsor: Stephanie Bergsma & Dwight Hare

  • A young man with dark hair wearing a red turtleneck sweater holding a violin against a dark background.

    Stefan Jackiw, Violin

    Soloist: Saturday, June 29
    “Uncommon musical substance” that is “striking for its intelligence and sensitivity” - Boston Globe

    Sponsored by: Joyce Gattas

Violin

  • A woman with long curly hair holding a violin in an indoor setting, smiling at the camera.

    Nurit Bar-Josef, Concertmaster

    National Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Joel & Susan Buxbaum

  • A man dressed in a tuxedo with a white bow tie, smiling, with warm lighting in the background.

    Jun Iwasaki, Concertmaster | Principal 2nd

    Kansas City Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Michael & Brenda Goldbaum

  • Man in business suit with glasses, standing near a window, holding a violin.

    Jeff Thayer, Concertmaster

    San Diego Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Jo Ann Kilty

  • A young man with dark hair and blue eyes holding a violin over his shoulder, smiling slightly, wearing a black shirt with a blurred plain background.

    Nicholas Wright, Concertmaster

    Vancouver Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Gary & Jerri-Ann Jacobs

  • A man in a tuxedo playing a violin with a focused expression.

    Zachary DePue, Principal 2nd

    Naples Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Esther Nahama

  • A woman with wavy blonde hair holding a violin and bow in front of a wooden paneled wall.

    Marie Berard

    Canadian Opera Orchestra, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Phyllis & Gordon Harris

  • A woman in a black dress holding a violin against a dark background.

    Robyn Bollinger

    Detroit Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Jay Jeffcoat

  • Headshot of a man with blond hair, beard, and blue eyes wearing a gray suit and white shirt, smiling against a dark background.

    Justin Bruns

    Atlanta Symphony, Assoc. Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Vosalus Ventures

  • A man in a black shirt holding a violin outdoors, with trees and a building in the background.

    Roberto Cani

    Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Stacy & Don Rosenburg

  • A man in a tuxedo holding a violin, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

    Dennis Kim

    Pacific Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Al Spector & Tatjana Soli

  • A woman with dark hair holding a violin, smiling.

    Sarah Kwak

    Oregon Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Cynthia & Martin Davis

  • A person playing the violin against a dark background.

    Kevin Lin

    Indianapolis Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Raffaella Belanich

  • A woman in a black dress holding a violin on a beach with an overcast sky and waves

    Missy Lukin

    California Chamber Orchestra, Co-Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Sonya & Neil Johnson

  • A man with gray hair and a beard wearing a gray suit and black shirt holding a violin by its neck against a plain blue background.

    Jeffrey Multer

    Florida Orchestra, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Ronald & Susan Heller

  • Portrait of a man in a tuxedo holding a violin, smiling at the camera.

    Vali Phillips

    Oregon Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Anonymous

  • Man in black suit holding a violin in front of a cityscape with tall buildings and boats in a harbor.

    Wesley Precourt

    San Diego Symphony, Assoc. Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Dennis Muckermann & Ann Fulmer

  • A young woman with long brown hair holding a violin against a gray background.

    Lauren Roth

    Tucson Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Arlene Esgate

  • A man in formal attire holding a violin and smiling against a teal background.

    Robert Schumitzky

    Pacific Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Franklin & Jeanee Lusby

  • A woman with long dark hair, smiling and wearing earrings, holding a violin in front of her, dressed in a sleeveless dark sequin dress, standing against a plain light background.

    Yoomin Seo

    Louisiana Philharmonic, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Amb. Diana Lady Dougan

  • Smiling woman holding a violin

    Wenyi Shih

    San Francisco Ballet, Assoc. Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: James Clark

  • A young man with short curly hair and a beard, wearing a black shirt, standing outdoors at night with city lights in the background.

    Michael Siess

    Pacific Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Tim Foley

  • A smiling woman with curly brown hair holding a violin in front of a colorful, geometric background.

    Hanah Stuart

    San Diego Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Charles & Brita Tesar

  • Young woman with long dark hair smiling, holding a violin, in a well-lit room with wooden background.

    Natalie Yu

    Florida Orchestra, 2nd Asst. Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Ernie Ligon

  • A woman in a red dress playing the violin during a performance.

    Jisun Yang

    San Diego Symphony, Asst. Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Susan Drescher-Mulzet & Mark Mulzet

Viola

  • A man dressed in formal attire with a white bow tie, holding a violin, smiling, and standing against a yellowish background.

    Brant Bayless, Principal

    Utah Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Michael & Teresa Lewis

  • A woman with short black hair holding a violin facing her chin, looking directly at the camera and smiling.

    Joan DerHovsepian, Principal

    Houston Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Gretchen Vik

  • A young Asian man wearing a white dress shirt and black blazer, smiling slightly, against a gray background.

    Zhenwei Shi, Principal

    Atlanta Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Nancy & Stephen Howard

  • A woman with brown hair pulled back, wearing a black top, holding a violin, and looking at the camera with a slight smile, against a plain white background.

    Jenny Anschel

    Kammerakademie Potsdam Germany, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Linda Spuck

  • Woman smiling holding two violins against a dark background.

    Aloysia Friedmann

    ROCO Houston, Assoc. Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Patricia & Christopher Weil

  • A man in a black suit holding a violin, standing outdoors with a city skyline in the background.

    Qing Liang

    San Diego Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Jing Bourgeois & Jim Freeman

  • Man in formal tuxedo holding a violin.

    Jay Liu

    San Francisco Symphony, Assoc. Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Dennis Muckermann & Ann Fullmer

  • A man in a tuxedo playing the violin outdoors.

    Erik Rynearson

    Hollywood Bowl, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Sharry & Larry Seal

Cello

  • A bald man in a black suit, black shirt, and black tie holding a cello and smiling, with a dark metallic wall in the background.

    Robert deMaine, Principal

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Stephanie Bergsma & Dwight Hare

  • Portrait of a young woman with long blonde hair, smiling, holding a violin, against a dark background.

    Karen Freer

    Atlanta Symphony, Acting Assoc. Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Helen Hodges

  • A smiling man with glasses holding a cello, wearing a black leather jacket, standing against a plain, slightly textured wall.

    Barry Gold

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Marsha Sewell & Bob Maddalena

  • Young woman holding a cello indoors in front of a large window showing a garden view.

    Anne Richardson

    San Francisco Symphony, Assoc. Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Stephanie Bergsma & Dwight Hare

  • Portrait of a smiling man in a tuxedo with a bow tie, holding a cello.

    Eric Sung

    San Francisco Ballet, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Carol Frank

Bass

  • A man in a suit jacket holding a large upright bass, standing outdoors against a white sky.

    Scott Pingel, Principal

    San Francisco Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Drs. Johan & Sevil Brahme

  • Woman holding a large upright bass guitar and smiling at the camera.

    Jufang Liu, Principal

    Indianapolis Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Erin Combs-Pearl & Howard Pearl

  • A man dressed in formal tuxedo with a bow tie, holding a double bass, smiling against a green background.

    Michael Franz

    Philadelphia Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: George Howard & Kim Stewart

  • Woman with long curly hair smiling, holding a cello, standing indoors.

    Susan Wulff

    San Diego Symphony, Assoc. Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Jack McGrory

  • A man wearing a black suit and white shirt holding a double bass against a wooden wall.

    Kevin Gobetz

    San Diego Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Matt Risi

Flute

  • A middle-aged man with a bald head wearing a light blue button-up shirt standing outdoors with blurred green trees in the background.

    Jeffrey Khaner, Principal

    Philadelphia Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Ilene Mittman

  • A man in a tuxedo playing a clarinet against a black background.

    Clay Ellerbroek

    Florida Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Kate Leonard & Richard Forsyth

Piccolo

  • Young woman with long, curly, light brown hair holding a silver flute, standing in front of a modern building with teal and white windows.

    Rose Lombardo

    San Diego Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Sharry & Lary Seal

  • A woman dressed in a black blazer and black pants, holding a flute, standing near large windows with beige curtains in a bright room.

    Sandy Hughes

    Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Brian & Sylvia Devine

Oboe

  • A woman with short brown hair wearing a black velvet jacket and earrings, holding a clarinet, standing indoors with a blurred modern background.

    Erin Hannigan, Principal

    Dallas Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Linda & Richard Claytor

  • Smiling man with glasses and light hair, wearing a black suit and playing a woodwind instrument.

    Dwight Parry, Principal

    Cincinnati Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Erin Combs-Pearl & Howard Pearl

  • A man in a gray suit holding a clarinet against a black background.

    Frank Rosenwein, Principal

    Cleveland Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Steve & Sue Hart

  • A young man with brown hair, wearing a striped suit jacket and a light blue shirt, holding a clarinet against a plain wall.

    Orion Rapp

    Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: DeAnn Cary

Clarinet

  • A man in glasses and a black suit holding a clarinet against a dark background.

    Boris Allakhverdyan, Principal

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Garna Muller

  • A man with a beard wearing a black suit, black shirt, and holding a clarinet, standing against a plain white background.

    Christopher Pell, Principal

    Cincinnati Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Jeanne Obenchain

  • Man in black suit holding a clarinet stands in front of a modern, colorful background.

    Frank Renk

    San Diego Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Viasat

  • A man dressed in formal tuxedo holding a clarinet, smiling in front of a teal background.

    Josh Ranz (Bass Clarinet)

    Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Jeanne Obenchain

  • Man in black suit holding a clarinet, standing in front of a modern building.

    Max Opferkuch (Bass Clarinet)

    San Diego Symphony
    (Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra Alum)

    Artist Sponsor: Sandra Timmons & Rick Sandstrom

Bassoon

  • A man with glasses, a beard, and gray hair is standing indoors holding a large, red bassoon. He is wearing a black suit, black shirt, and black tie, and is smiling at the camera.

    Whitney Crockett, Principal

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Alexandra Pearson & Paul Meschler

  • Man with glasses, a beard, and a blue shirt holding a bassoon

    Juan de Gomar

    Atlanta Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Brian & Sylvija Devine

  • A man with glasses and a beard wearing a suit and tie holding a bassoon.

    Erik Holtje

    Delaware Symphony, Co-Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Svetlana & Matthew Weil

Horn

  • A woman with dark hair smiling, wearing a black top, gold earrings, a gold necklace, and holding a gold French horn in a bright indoor setting.

    Kaylet Torrez

    Pacific Symphony, Associate Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Charlene Abrahamson

  • A man in a black suit holding a French horn and smiling, standing in a modern architectural tunnel.

    Ethan Bearman

    Los Angels Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Marie Raferty & Bob Rubenstein

  • Man dressed in a tuxedo holding a French horn, touching his face with his right hand, against a plain background.

    David Cooper

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Assoc. Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Irene Chandler

  • A woman holding a French horn, smiling, with earrings, a pearl necklace, and black attire, standing indoors against an orange and gray background.

    Haley Hoops

    Dallas Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Joann Clark

  • Close-up portrait of a young woman with long dark hair, wearing a light-colored shirt, standing against a dark background.

    Elizabeth Linares

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Gabe & Cathy Piorko

  • A woman with blonde hair holding a French horn, standing in an empty theater with red seats.

    Tricia Skye

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Joann Weinstein

Trumpet

  • A young man in a navy blue suit holding a silver trumpet, smiling against a dark background.

    Anthony Limoncelli

    Cincinnati Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Valerie Jacobs & Norm Hapke

  • Young man smiling and holding a trumpet in a well-lit indoor space.

    Ansel Norris

    Florida Orchestra, Assoc. Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Aaron & Vanessa Turkeltaub

Trombone

  • A man in a black suit holding a brass trombone, smiling, with a modern building in the background.

    Kyle Covington, Principal

    San Diego Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Donald & Susan Agostino

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

    John Lofton (Bass Trombone)

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Janet Anderson & Vic Van Lint

  • A man dressed in a formal black tuxedo with a white bow tie and vest, holding a trombone, smiling at the camera against a plain gray background.

    Steve Peterson

    Fort Worth Symphony, Acting Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Peggy & John Duncan

  • Black and white photo of a man with short dark hair, wearing a patterned shirt, looking serious, with an old gramophone horn in the foreground.

    Joel Vaisse

    Florida Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Mark & Julie Burgess

  • A young man with short hair and a big smile standing outside in front of green bushes, holding a trombone.

    Liam Wilt

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Brian & Silvija Devine

Tuba

  • Young man in white tuxedo holding a large gold-colored tuba outdoors

    Mason Soria

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Brian & Silvija Devine

Timpani/Percussion

  • A man smiling, wearing a gray suit, floral shirt, and glasses, holding a microphone, standing against a black background.

    Jauvon Gilliam, Principal Timpani

    Cleveland Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Reggie & Rhianna White

  • A man dressed in a black suit and black tie, holding a pair of drumsticks, standing outdoors against a modern metallic architectural background.

    Wesley Sumpter, Principal Percussion

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Erin Combs-Pearl & Howard Pearl

  • A man in formal attire holding a bass drum in a theater or concert hall.

    Gregory Cohen

    San Diego Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Paul Nussbaum

  • A young man with dark hair, smiling, wearing a checkered shirt and dark sweater against a blue background.

    Eduardo Meneses

    Santa Barbara Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Kit Wells

  • A smiling man in a tuxedo outside on a grassy lawn with trees and people in the background.

    David Riccobono

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Asst. Principal Timpani

    Artist Sponsor: Elgart Aster & Paul Swerdlove

Harpsichord

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black lace top and earrings, smiling at the camera.

    Allison Leudecke, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Darlene Bauer & Robert Fleischman

Organ

  • A man with short hair and a beard wearing a light blue dress shirt, sitting in front of a pipe organ with red wood and multiple registers.

    Nicholas Halbert

    Artist Sponsor: Ines Irawati Krause & Michael Krause

Harp

  • A smiling woman with wavy blonde hair in a black sequin dress standing next to a harp with a dark background.

    Julie Phillips, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Anne Taubman