Clarinettist Todd Palmer’s virtuosity, art of phrasing and ebullient stage presence have brought him a stellar reputation as a solo clarinetist that is attained by few artists on this instrument. He was a winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions as well as winning the Concorso Intemazionale di Musica in Trieste, Italy. He also was the first wind player ever to receive the Grand Prize in the Ima Hogg Young Artists Competition in Houston, Texas

Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Robert Spano is recognized internationally as one of the brightest and most imaginative conductors of his generation. A gifted musician, Mr. Spano has enriched and expanded the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s repertoire through his characteristically innovative programming. Mr. Spano is also credited with elevating the Brooklyn Philharmonic to new levels of international prominence during his tenure as Music Director from 1996-2004.