Soloist Bios
The soloists who will be performing with the orchestra in this 2007-2008 Season have attained great recognition for their talents. Their passion for music shows in their performances.
"A Tchaikovsky Spectacular"
September 30, 2007
Esther Keel - Piano Soloist
A Los Angeles native, the 22-year-old musician was the winner of the Rio Hondo Symphony Association's Young Artists Competition six years ago. Since then she has appeared as a recitalist and concerto soloist through out the U.S. and Canada as well as in Germany, Italy, Austria, Ireland and Russia.
"Everyone's Favorites"
November 4, 2007
Lindsay Deutsch - Violin Soloist
Ms. Deutsch's 2005-2006 season included a recital with Jeffrey Kahane for the Colorado Symphony's Spring Ball as well as engagements with the California Philharmonic, Fort Worth, Knoxville and New West Symphonies. Her performance with the New West Symphony, conducted by Boris Brott, included the entire Vivaldi and Piazzolla "Eight Seasons."
"Cloud Nine"
March 2, 2008
Roberto Gomez - Baritone Melissa McIntosh Landis - Soprano
Andrew Scott - Tenor
Marya Basaraba - Contralto
Assisted by Chorale Bel Canto
"75th Diamond Jubilee Finale"
April 13, 2008
Young Artists Competition Winners
Two aspiring young musicians, 26-yr-old soprano BrieAnne Welch and 16-yr-old violinist Anne Lee, were the winners of the Rio Hondo Symphony Association's 40th Annual Young Artists Competition.