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Philip Sindy, a native Berliner, moves artistically and personally between worlds. After earning his diploma in trumpet with a focus on jazz and popular music from the Hanns Eisler School of Music in Berlin and the Royal Academy of Music in London, he made a name for himself as both a soloist and sideman in a wide range of musical styles—from pop and jazz to global music.
His artistic résumé includes live performances and tours with acts such as Barbara Schöneberger, Helene Fischer, Marcus Wiebusch, Kettcar, Patrice, Megaloh, Culcha Candela, Alvaro Soler, the Harry Connick Jr. Big Band, Kelly Rowland, Shaggy, Sugar Hill Gang, Thomas D, Estelle, Roy Ayers, Aloe Blacc, and Nneka (to name just a few). He has also contributed to studio recordings with artists including Udo Lindenberg, Mousse T., Die Prinzen, Max Raabe, Max Herre, and Joy Denalane. In addition, Philip Sindy is regularly involved in TV and film productions, both live and in pre-production.
Beyond numerous national festivals, Sindy’s passion for Afrobeat and Ghanaian Highlife has taken him across the globe—over 50 countries on 6 continents. Highlights include Glastonbury (UK), Metamorphose (Tokyo), North Sea Jazz (Netherlands), Creole Jazz (Cape Verde), Montreal Jazz (Canada), Sakifo (Reunion Island), Couleur Café (Brussels), Rock en Seine (Paris), Roskilde (Denmark), and multiple WOMAD festivals (UK, Sicily, Fuerteventura, Adelaide-Australia, New Zealand), as well as performances in Brazil, the USA, Scandinavia, Tanzania, Israel, and Dubai, among many others.
Youn Sun Nah is among the great voices of contemporary jazz, praised for her ability to navigate between lyrical drama, free improvisation, and disarming sincerity. Born in Seoul, she began with piano and gospel before moving to Paris to study jazz and contemporary music. Her unique talent quickly emerged, leading to several awards and a debut album in 2001, Reflet. She then achieved international recognition with Same Girl (2010) and Lento (2013), both gold records in France and Germany. She has since performed on the most prestigious stages, from the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014 to International Jazz Day in Havana, notably alongside Herbie Hancock and Esperanza Spalding. Appointed Officier des Arts et des Lettres in 2019, she joined Warner Music with the album Immersion. Amidst the pandemic, she composed Waking World, her first entirely original opus. With Elles, her most recent project, Youn Sun Nah continues to weave connections between styles and cultures with an extraordinary voice and sensibility.
Youn Sun Nah is one of contemporary jazz’s most admired vocalists, celebrated for her fluid movement between high drama, abstract improvisation, and disarming simplicity. Born in Seoul, she began her musical path with piano and gospel before studying jazz and contemporary music in Paris. Her unique artistry quickly drew acclaim, leading to competition wins and her 2001 debut album Reflet.
International recognition followed with acclaimed albums like Same Girl (2010) and Lento (2013), both certified Gold in France and Germany. She has since performed at iconic venues and festivals across the globe, including the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and UNESCO’s International Jazz Day in Havana alongside Herbie Hancock and Esperanza Spalding.
Named Officier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture in 2019, she joined Warner Music with Immersion. During the pandemic, she released Waking World, her first album of original songs. With her latest project Elles, Youn Sun Nah continues to bridge genres and cultures with a voice and vision that transcend borders.
Sandra Bourdonnec is a French, Caribbean, and Italian artist based in Berlin, active across theatre, film, and music. A graduate of the Cours Florent in Paris, she has appeared at leading Berlin venues including the Schaubühne and Maxim Gorki Theater, collaborating with directors such as Thomas Ostermeier, Marta Górnicka, and David Stöhr. Her film work includes roles in Ilker Çatak’s I Was, I Am, I Will Be and Jules Hermann’s Alle 7 Jahre. As a director and writer, she has created stage works such as Vicistica and Veiller sur un ange, as well as several independent films. In 2024, she premiered her first solo stage performance, Blue Bird. Alongside her acting career, she is a singer-songwriter and co-founder of the electro-pop band DRIFTINGS, whose debut album All is Drifting will be released in 2025.
Alexander Boldachev is one of the world’s most innovative and sought-after harpists, redefining the instrument’s place in classical and contemporary music. His performances span the globe, from Carnegie Hall in New York and the Salle Gaveau in Paris to Asian Theaters and the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony. As a soloist, composer, and arranger, he seamlessly bridges classical, rock, film, and game music, pushing the boundaries of harp performance.
A visionary artist, Boldachev is the founder of the World Harp Day, Zurich Harp Festival and a guest professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London, the Milan Conservatory, and UCLA. His groundbreaking arrangements—over 300 works, including virtuosic transcriptions of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Tchaikovsky’s ballet music—have captivated audiences and expanded the harp repertoire.
Beyond the concert stage, Boldachev collaborates with the fashion world, working with iconic brands such as Fornasetti (which designed his latest album War and Peace), Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, and Jacob Cohen. His performances bring a unique artistic touch to luxury events, seamlessly blending music and haute couture.
Currently engaged with leading orchestras, including the London Philharmonic, Gunma Symphony in Japan, and national orchestras in Mexico, Turkey, and Argentina, Boldachev continues to champion the harp as a solo instrument across all genres. His latest projects include cross-disciplinary collaborations in film, digital media, and theater, affirming his status as a bold innovator in the global music scene.
American conductor Molly Turner is currently Conducting Fellow with the New World Symphony and a 2024/25 Dudamel Fellow at the Los Angeles Philharmonic. At New World Symphony, she leads subscription, family, educational, and holiday concerts. Her Dudamel Fellowship includes conducting performances with the LA Phil New Music Group’s ‘Noon to Midnight’ series and the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s ‘Symphonies for Schools’ concerts. During the 2024/25 season, Molly will debut with the Minnesota Orchestra in their education concert series and serve twice as cover conductor for the New York Philharmonic. Recent engagements include conducting appearances with the Orchestre de Paris, San Francisco Symphony’s SoundBox Series, Gstaad Festival Orchestra, Juilliard Orchestra, Dallas Opera Orchestra, and Tanglewood’s Festival of Contemporary Music.
Estonian conductor and clarinettist Erle Kont is recognized for her passionate advocacy of mental health and community-building through music. She regularly guest-conducts major Finnish orchestras including the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Tapiola Sinfonietta. Erle completed her Master’s in conducting at Sibelius Academy under Sakari Oramo. Also a distinguished clarinettist, she has received numerous awards in international competitions and performed extensively across the Baltic and Nordic regions. Erle is founder and Artistic Director of Tartu Sound, a contemporary music organization dedicated to innovative musical experiences and cultural engagement.
Costa Rican conductor Luis Castillo-Briceño is a 2024/25 Dudamel Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, working closely alongside Music Director Gustavo Dudamel and distinguished guest conductors. Previously, he served as Conducting Fellow with the London Philharmonic Orchestra under Edward Gardner, making his UK debut at the Brighton Dome in 2023. Upcoming debuts include performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Sinfonieorchester St Gallen, and Philharmonie Luxembourg, as well as conducting engagements on the LPO’s U.S. tour in 2024. In June 2024, Luis was named Designate Winner at the International Conducting Competition Rotterdam. Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and German, Luis currently resides in Zurich.
Kosma Standera is a sound engineer and musician whose interests span electronic music, spatial sound, and electroacoustic performance. He studied piano, harpsichord, and electric guitar before pursuing formal training in sound engineering at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, where he is currently completing his master’s degree. Kosma has collaborated with the contemporary music ensemble Hashtag Ensemble since 2023 and was awarded the Koryfeusze Muzyki Polskiej prize for co-creating the AżTak Festival 2024. He has worked on concert recordings and live sound at festivals including Warsaw Autumn (2022–2024) and the Ad Libitum Festival. His work emphasizes precision, creative sound design, and cross-genre collaboration.
Marcelina Peek began her music education as a pianist, completing both levels at the School of Music before turning to sound directing. She is currently studying at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, where she specializes in sound direction. Marcelina has collaborated with a range of artists and ensembles, including Trebunie Tutki, Immortal Onion, Sinfonia Varsovia, Piotr Pawlak, Maciej Wieczorek, and Daniel Mieczkowski. Her training has included placements at the National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra and other cultural institutions, as well as work at the Warsaw Autumn Festival.