Musicians - Arte Musica Amersfoort

Asi Matathias

Violinist Asi Matathias is already recognized as one of the most celebrated talents of his generation. He made his debut at the age of 14 with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Zubin Mehta, displaying a musical maturity and inspiration far beyond his years. Since then, he has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras across the globe. Together with Tosca Opdam he is the artistic director of Festival Arte Musica Amersfoort.

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Tosca Opdam

Praised for her “ravishingly poetic playing” (BBC Music Magazine) and “enchanting musical personality” (De Volkskrant), Dutch violinist Tosca Opdam has captivated audiences and critics alike with her luminously elegant performances and a “gift for storytelling that surpasses mere virtuosity” (Schaffhausen Zeitung). Opdam and Asi Matathias are the artistic directors of Arte Musica Amersfoort.

Pinchas Zukerman

With a celebrated career encompassing five decades, Pinchas Zukerman reigns as one of today’s most sought after and versatile musicians – violin and viola soloist, conductor, and chamber musician. He is renowned as a virtuoso, admired for the expressive lyricism of his playing, singular beauty of tone, and impeccable musicianship, which can be heard throughout his discography of over 100 albums for which he gained two Grammy® awards and 21 nominations.

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Julien Hervé

JJulien Hervé initially considered studying physics, but at the age of 21 he chose to devote himself entirely to music. He studied with Pascal Moraguès at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. Since 2008, he has been principal clarinet of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, performing under leading conductors in major international concert halls.

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Ori Kam

Hailed by the New York Times as "an attractive, engaging presence on stage," violist Ori Kam has performed as soloist on some of the world's premier stages. After his debut at the age of 16 with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Zubin Mehta, he was immediately re-engaged. Since then, he has performed with virtually every orchestra in Israel, the National Symphony at the in Washington DC, the New Jersey Symphony, the Bronxville Symphony, the Manhattan Philharmonia, and Sinfonia Varsovia.

Nino Gvetadze

Georgian pianist Nino Gvetadze (Tbilisi) enjoys an active international career as both a soloist and chamber musician. She was awarded Second Prize, the Press Prize, and the Audience Prize at the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition 2008, and received the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award in 2010.

Alexander Hülshoff

Alexander Hülshoff, originally from the German Palatinate, is internationally active as both a soloist and chamber musician. He is known for his expressive playing and his powerful, warm, and nuanced sound. As a soloist, he has performed with numerous German and international orchestras and has appeared in concert across Europe, Asia, Russia, and North and South America.

Inbal Segev

Inbal Segev is “a cellist with something to say” (Gramophone). With her expressive and intense playing, the American cellist performs in leading concert halls worldwide and collaborates with major orchestras and distinguished conductors.

Todd Mason

Todd Mason (Los Angeles, 1957) is an American composer. He earned his Master’s degree in composition at The Juilliard School, where he studied with David Diamond, Peter Mennin, and Elliott Carter. He has received numerous distinctions, including an ASCAP Young Composers Award presented by Aaron Copland, and more recently a First Prize from the American String Teachers Association.

Victor Stanislavsky

Victor Stanislavsky is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding young Israeli pianists of his generation. His international career has taken him across Europe, North and South America, China, South Korea, and Australia. In recent seasons, he has given more than seventy performances as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician, receiving critical acclaim.

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