Soloist Bios
The soloists who will be performing with the orchestra in this 2011-2012 Season have attained great recognition for their talents. Their passion for music shows in their performances.
"Heroes!"
September 25, 2011
Alison Edwards - Piano
Alison Edwards, a native Southern Californian who currently is on the full-time piano faculty at Cal State Fullerton, is in high demand as a soloist and chamber musician. The talented pianist has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras, including the Peninsula Symphony, Marina del Rey/Westchester Symphony and the Brentwood Symphony.
"Good things: Small Packages!"
October 30, 2011
Rio Hondo Symphony
"No Strings Attached"
February 6, 2012
Agnes Szekely Scwhwartz - Violin
Agnes Szekely Schwartz was born in Budapest, Hungary into a musical family. She began violin studies at age 6, followed by piano and viola. Her first public appearance was at age 11 as violinist at the Bratislava Radio in Czechoslovakia. She graduated in Viola Performance, and Mastered in Viola teaching at Ferene Listz Music University in Budapest where she studied with Gyorgy Kurtag and members of the Bartok String Quartet.
"The Sea"
May 6, 2012
Sashell Beck - Soprano
Sashell Beck, 25-year-old soprano from South Pasadena, placed first in the vocal division of the Young Artists Competition. Currently she is completing her music degree at the Cole Conservatory of Music at CSU Long Beach.
Sean Fischer
Sean Fischer, 22-year-old cellist from Long Beach, placed first among the string contestants in the Young Artists Competition. Recently he graduated from the Cole Conservatory of Music at CSU Long Beach with a double major in cello performance and music education. More...