Musicians

Calin Ovidiu Lupanu

Born in Timisoara, Romania, violinist Calin Ovidiu Lupanu is the Concertmaster of the Charlotte Symphony.

Monica Boboc

Born in Romania, violinist Monica Boboc completed her musical studies at the Bucharest Music Conservatory.

Phillip Bush

Phillip Bush has established a performing career over the past three decades that is noted for its remarkable versatility and eclecticism.

Marlene Ballena

Peruvian cellist Marlene Ballena served as a member of the Peruvian National Symphony and as principal cellist of the Piura Symphony Orchestra.

Benjamin Geller

Benjamin Geller joined the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra as Principal Violist in 2014 where he regularly performs as a soloist.

Allison Drenkow

Allison is a returning member of the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra and has spent summers
performing with the Colorado Music Festival.

Marcus Pyle

Dr. Marcus R. Pyle is currently the inaugural Franco Professor of the Humanities and Assistant Professor of Musicology at Davidson College.

Andrea Mumm-Trammel

A native of New Jersey, Andrea Mumm holds the Dr. Billy Graham Principal Harp chair of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.

Ayako Gamo

Ayako has spent the past two decades as a violinist in various American symphonies.

Rubina Bak

Rubina Bak holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from the New England Conservatory

Mira Frisch

Professor of Cello and Director of String Chamber Music at UNC Charlotte

Hanna Zhdan

Born in Minsk, Belarus, Hanna Zhdan began studying violin at the age of six