Lawrence Dillon, the composer, began composing at age seven despite losing 50% of his hearing due to a childhood illness.
Lawrence Dillon's music is characterized by a love for lyricism, wit, and a desire to connect with the Classical music heritage.
Juan Miguel Hernandez, the violist, won First Prize at the 16th International Johannes Brahms Competition in Austria in 2009.
Danielle Belén performs on a 1709 Alessandro Gagliano violin from the Mandell Collection of Southern California.
This recording is the debut album for violinist Danielle Belén, who is also the 2008 Grand Prize Winner of the Sphinx Competition.
Danielle Belén, the violinist on this recording, was the First Prize winner of the 2008 Sphinx Competition.
Stan Muncy, the marimba player, freelances with the San Francisco Symphony and other regional orchestras, and was a member of the Honolulu Symphony.
