As the first Asian recipient of the coveted gold prize at Italy's renowned Paganini International Violin Competition, Lu Siqing has established himself as a leading and influential Chinese violinist on the world music stage. A favored protégé of Master Yehudi Menuhin and a notable alumnus of The Yehudi Menuhin School in the UK, Lu Siqing has furthered his legacy by serving as President of The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao, crafting a tale of artistic success and inspiration.

Thomas Rosenkranz is a visionary musician and educator. He studied under Robert Shannon at the Oberlin Conservatory (B.M.) where he was awarded the William Abate Prize in Piano upon graduation and at the Eastman School of Music (M.M. and D.M.A.), where he studied with Nelita True. After graduation, he continued his studies in Paris with Yvonne Loriod-Messiaen. His accolades include being the recipient of the Classical Fellowship Award from the American Pianists Association, being named National Winner of the Music Teachers National Association, and serving as Cultural Ambassador for the United States Department of State.