Meet one of this week's artists: Amy Taylor, flute! She has held positions with prominent U.S. orchestras, including the Detroit Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, San Diego Symphony, and Milwaukee Symphony -- and has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, touring Asia and Carnegie Hall. A Yamaha Artist, her achievements include soloing with Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble at Grant Park and winning top flute competitions. A regular at festivals such as Bellingham, Interlochen, Sun Valley, and Chautauqua, she teaches at the University of North Texas and the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Tickets at www.sitkamusicfestival.org #sitkamusicfestival #classicalmusic #chambermusic (fb)

🎻 Meet one of this week's artists: Ilya Finkelshteyn, principal cellist of the Cincinnati Symphony! Hailed by the Washington Post as a “complete master of his instrument,” he’s captivated audiences across the US, Europe, and Asia as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician with the Baltimore and Cincinnati Symphonies. He’s performed with orchestras like the St. Louis Symphony and Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra, earning top prizes at the Concertino Praga and Juilliard Concerto Competition. An avid chamber musician, he’s collaborated with artists like Hilary Hahn and András Schiff at festivals like Aspen and Marlboro. 🎶 Tickets at www.sitkamusicfestival.org. #SitkaMusicFestival #IlyaFinkelshteyn (fb)