June 2026 Orchestra Roster

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

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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.

Music Director Sponsors: Jo Ann Kilty | Patricia & Christopher Weil

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Dedicated Soloists & Featured Artists

  • Anne-Marie McDermott | Piano

    “We have waited a long time for an American pianist of this stature.” - Gramophone

    PERFORMING
    OPENING NIGHT: Wed, June 17
    Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3

    Artist Sponsor: Irwin Jacobs

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    Mak Grgic | Guitar

    “Superb” - The Washington Post

    PERFORMING
    Sun, June 21
    Rodrigo’s Aranjuez

    Artist Sponsor: Click to Sponsor

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  • A man in a black suit and red tie smiling while playing a grand piano on a dark stage.

    Anton Nel | Piano

    Artistic Partner

    “An uncommonly elegant pianist” - New York Times

    PERFORMING
    Tues, June 23
    Mozart’s “Jenemy” Piano Concerto

    Anton Nel will also perform 5 pre-concert Mozart Preludesprior to each concert at The Conrad, featuring other festival musicians and a talk and play. Included with your ticket.

    Artist Sponsor: Alexandra Pearson & Paul Meschler

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    James Ehnes | Violin

    “A violinist in a class of his own” - The Times

    PERFORMING
    Thurs, June 25
    Schumann’s Violin Concerto

    CLOSING NIGHT: Sat, June 27
    Brahms’ Concerto for Violin and Cello

    Artist Sponsor: Phyllis & Gordon Harris

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  • Robert DeMaine | Cello

    “An artist who makes one hang on every note." - New York Times

    PERFORMING
    CLOSING NIGHT: Sat, June 27
    Brahms’ Concerto for Violin and Cello

    Artist Sponsor: Stephanie Bergsma & Dwight Hare

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Violin

  • Man in a suit holding a violin and a bow standing on a city street during evening.

    David Kim, Concertmaster

    Concertmaster, Philadelphia Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Alexandra Pearson & Paul Meschler

  • A man in a black tuxedo with a white dress shirt and bow tie, smiling at the camera, with blurred warm lights in the background.

    Jun Iwasaki, Principal 2nd

    Concertmaster, Kansas City Symphony

    Brenda & Michael Goldbaum

  • A man in a dark suit and blue shirt holding a violin and a bow, standing outdoors with trees in the background.

    Yuriy Bekker

    Charleston Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Matthew & Svetlana Weil

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

    Robyn Bollinger

    Concertmaster, Detroit Symphony Orchestra

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  • A man in a tuxedo holding a violin over his shoulder and smiling in front of a plain white background.

    Nikki Chooi

    Concertmaster, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Ernie Ligon

  • A man wearing a black suit and tie smiling and holding a violin and bow, standing against a dark gray wall.

    Jin-Shan Dai

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

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

    Aloysia Friedmann

    Associate Concertmaster, River Oaks Chamber Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Patricia & Christopher Weil

  • A man in a suit holding a violin while seated on a wooden chair against a dark green background.

    Daniel Jordan

    Concertmaster, Sarasota Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Anne Estes

  • A man with a receding hairline wearing a black formal jacket, holding a violin bow, standing against a neutral background.

    Alexander Kerr

    Concertmaster, Dallas Symphony Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Anita Nesser

  • Woman holding a violin and smiling, indoors with natural light.

    Sarah Kwak

    Concertmaster, Oregon Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Jackie & Joe Marcum

  • A woman in a black dress holding a violin on a rocky shoreline with the ocean and birds flying in the background.

    Missy Lukin

    San Diego Symphony Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Brita & Charles Tesar

  • A man in a gray suit holding a violin, looking at the camera against a gray background.

    Jeffrey Multer

    Concertmaster, The Florida Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Ronald & Susan Heller

  • Man with dark hair and beard in a black suit holding a violin and bow, standing against a modern, glass-domed background.

    Nathan Olson

    Co-Concertmaster, Dallas Symphony Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Sharry & Larry Seal

  • Man in black suit holding a violin, standing outdoors with a cityscape and marina in the background.

    Wesley Precourt

    Associate Concertmaster, San Diego Symphony Orchestra

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  • A woman with long dark hair holding a violin, wearing a black lace top and sitting on a bench in front of a light blue wall.

    Lauren Roth-Gómez

    Acting Associate/Assistant Concertmaster, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Arlene Esgate

  • Lisa Sutton

    Assistant Concertmaster, Los Angeles Opera Orchestra

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  • Jeff Thayer

    Concertmaster, San Diego Symphony Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Jo Ann Kilty

  • A smiling man with glasses and gray hair holding a violin, dressed in a black suit, against a plain gray background.

    Alex Velinzon

    Associate Concertmaster, Boston Symphony Orchestra
    Artist Sponsor: Matthew & Svetlana Weil

  • Nicholas Wright

    Concertmaster, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Esther Nahama

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    Jisun Yang

    Assistant Concertmaster, San Diego Symphony Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Joyce Gattas

  • A young woman with long dark hair holding a violin, smiling softly. She is wearing a light-colored top and is standing in a well-lit outdoor area with blurred wooden steps in the background.

    Natalie Yu

    2nd Assistant Concertmaster, Florida Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Erin Combs & Howard Pearl

  • A woman with brown curly hair holding a violin.

    Yulia Ziskel

    New York Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Jim Walsh