Randi Marrazzo, soprano, was a co-founding artistic director of Lyric Fest, along with Suzanne DuPlantis and Laura Ward. Randi served from January 2003 until 2014, when she retired from this position. In recognition of her many contributions to Lyric Fest, the Board of Directors was pleased to honor her with the title of Founding Artistic…
Erin Banholzer enjoys an active career as an orchestral musician, soloist, and educator. She has performed with notable orchestras across the United States, including the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra. She has appeared internationally on several occasions, including on tour with the New Zealand Symphony…
Ulrich Boeckheler is the principal cellist with the Philly Pops and plays chamber and orchestral music throughout the region.
Hannah Nicholas is a violist, writer, and teacher. She is the principal violist of the Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra and performs with the Philadelphia Orchestra as a substitute violist. She has also toured with the East Coast Chamber Orchestra (ECCO), and was previously the principal violist of the Central City Opera in Colorado as well as…
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