Imani is a Swahili word meaning "faith," and the Grammy-nominated Imani Wind Quintet has long shown its faith in the future of classical music by commissioning new works from many of today's composers, including Imani's own flutist, Valerie Coleman, whose Tzigane was inspired by the music of the Romani (gypsy) people. Joining the Quintet is pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, of whom BBC Music Magazine said "McDermott's heart has heft and translucence, structural certainly and seasoned humanity."

If there were such a thing as musical Super Heroes, the Schubert Ensemble would qualify. Acclaimed for 29 years as one of the world's leading proponents of music for piano and strings, the Ensemble regularly performs more than 50 concerts each year, thrilling audiences in more than 40 countries. Additionally, the London-based musicians have commissioned more than 80 works from many of the United Kingdom's leading composers and produced more than 30 critically acclaimed recordings. Their guiding spirit, Franz Schubert, would be proud.

Ani Kavafian, Andre-Michel Schub and David Shifrin, each an acclaimed soloist and member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, have been friends for 25 years. Tally their appearances, and they have appeared with virtually every major orchestra in the world and in recital at major concert halls and festivals from Carnegie Hall to Wolf Trap to Ravinia. When they eprform together, they have an undeniable chemistry, a special kind of musical magic - not only for audiences, but for themselves.