Praised as “The Goddess of Flute” by The Korea Times and described as “A Living History” by Echelon Press, Jasmine Choi is celebrated worldwide for her extraordinary virtuosity, acclaimed recordings, and a robust online presence that reaches over one million followers across social media. Renowned for pushing the instrument’s traditional boundaries, she has become an icon of the flute in the 21st century.

Born in Korea into a third-generation family of musicians, Choi discovered the flute at nine and by twelve was studying in Seoul, where she developed the resilience that would shape her artistry. At sixteen, she moved to the United States, training at the Curtis Institute of Music with Julius Baker and Jeffrey Khaner, followed by graduate studies at The Juilliard School. Her career began with meteoric success: Associate Principal Flute of the Cincinnati Symphony under Paavo Järvi, and in 2012, Principal Flute of the Vienna Symphony under Fabio Luisi, the first female woodwind principal in the orchestra’s history.

As a soloist, Choi has appeared with leading ensembles including the Vienna Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Salzburg Mozarteum, Berlin Symphony, Czech Philharmonic, and Seoul Philharmonic. She has performed on primary stages across Europe, Asia, and North America, and her performance of Arirang at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics remains a cultural milestone. Chamber collaborations with artists such as Martha Argerich, Robert Levin, Kit Armstrong, Julien Quentin, Sumi Jo and the Schumann Quartet showcase her versatility, from intimate recitals to dynamic ensemble projects.

Her discography spans Sony Classical releases, solo albums, and original arrangements, with more than fifteen flute concertos composed for her. Beyond performance, she designed her own signature flute case, praised for its innovation, and published best-selling educational works with Theodore Presser Company.

Dedicated to mentorship, Choi has taught masterclasses at The Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, Harvard University, and Vienna’s Universität für Musik. She now serves as Professor at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, guiding the next generation of flutists.

A cultural ambassador for her hometown of Daejeon, she launched the Heredium Concert Series: Jasmine & Friends in 2025–26. For more information about Jasmine and upcoming live concert dates, visit www.jasminechoi.com

Allegra Lilly was appointed Principal Harp of the Houston Symphony in February of 2023. She previously held the Principal Harp position with the St. Louis Symphony for ten seasons. She has appeared as Guest Principal Harp with the Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Toronto Symphony, and Charlotte Symphony, and has also performed with the New York Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony, and All-Star Orchestra.

Since making her solo debut at the age of twelve with the Detroit Symphony, Lilly has performed as soloist with the Lexington Philharmonic, Juilliard Orchestra, National Repertory Orchestra, International Symphony, Camerata Notturna, and numerous ensembles in New York and her home state of Michigan. During her tenure with the St. Louis Symphony, she appeared as soloist three times, performing Debussy’s Danses sacrée et profane, Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp with flutist Mark Sparks, and Ginastera’s Harp Concerto. Her festival appearances have included Brevard Music Center, Grand Teton Music Festival, Arizona Musicfest, Tanglewood Music Center, Artosphere Festival, Spoleto Festival USA, Spoleto Festival dei Due Mondi, National Repertory Orchestra, and Castleton Festival. Lilly is an active chamber musician and has performed as a featured guest artist with the Chamber Music Festival of Lexington, Missouri Chamber Music Festival, Innsbrook Institute Music Festival, Missouri River Festival of the Arts, Argento New Music Project, and Carnegie Hall’s EnsembleConnect.

In addition to holding the harp faculty position at Brevard Music Center since 2017, Lilly has given masterclasses at many of the top conservatories and universities in the United States. She has also coached orchestral and chamber music for NYO-USA, NYO2, New World Symphony, Tanglewood Music Center, and the preparatory divisions of The Juilliard School and New England Conservatory. Born in Detroit, Lilly began her study of the harp with Ruth Myers at age seven. She was also a competitive pianist as a child, winning numerous state and local awards before electing to focus exclusively on the harp in college. She went on to join the studio of New York Philharmonic Principal Harpist Nancy Allen at The Juilliard School, where she earned Bachelor and Master of Music degrees.

Christoph Eschenbach is a phenomenon among the top league of international conductors. Universally acclaimed as a conductor and pianist, he firmly belongs to the European intellectual line of musical tradition, combined with a rare emotional intensity, producing performances revered by concertgoers worldwide. Renowned for the breadth of his repertoire and the depth of his interpretations, he has held directorships with many leading orchestras—including the Houston Symphony from 1988 to 1999—and gained the highest musical honors.

Born at the heart of war-torn Europe in 1940, Christoph had an early childhood scarred by a succession of personal tragedies. Music was his savior, and his life began to change when he learned the piano. Now over 80, his keen artistic curiosity is undiminished, and he still thoroughly enjoys working with the finest international orchestras.

He is also well-known as a tireless supporter of young talent—this is his greatest passion, and he values his contribution to mentoring up-and-coming talent. Moved by the energy and the drive of young people (“Those one hundred percent artists,” as he calls them), he has a personal mission to pass the torch to the next generation. Some of his notable discoveries include pianist Lang Lang, violinist Julia Fischer, and cellists Leonard Elschenbroich and Daniel Müller-Schott.

Alongside prestigious appointments from Washington, D.C. to Zurich, Christoph has always attached great importance to his extensive activities as a guest conductor, working with the world’s leading orchestras.

Over the course of six decades, Christoph has built an impressive discography as a conductor and a pianist, with a repertoire ranging from J.S. Bach to contemporary music. Many of his recordings have gained benchmark status and have received numerous awards, including the German Record Critics’ Prize, the MIDEM Classical Award, and a Grammy Award. He has been awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres; he holds the German Federal Cross of Merit and the Leonard Bernstein Award. In 2015, he received the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize, known as “The Nobel Prize of music,” for his achievements as conductor and pianist.