José José currently serves as a conductor with El Sistema and as a horn professor at the Simón Bolívar Music Conservatory.

An active conductor, he has led a wide range of youth, regional, and professional orchestras throughout Venezuela, France, and several South American countries. He studied conducting under Miguel Ángel Monroy. Originally trained as a horn player, he received Gold Medals in Horn and Chamber Music from the University IUDEM in Caracas and the Conservatory of Perpignan in France, and later pursued advanced studies at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris and the Hochschule für Musik Köln.
From 2010 to 2025, he was a member of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, performing under renowned conductors and touring internationally.

He is also a founding member of several chamber and symphonic ensembles.

José José is a First Prize winner of the FNAPEC European Chamber Music Competition and is currently an endorsed artist for Hans Hoyer.

Pierre MÉA is the titular organist of the Grand Orgue at Reims Cathedral and teaches organ at both the Reims Music Conservatory and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. He received First Prizes in organ and harmony from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris in 1991, followed by an advanced diploma from the Conservatoire de Lyon in 1992, awarded unanimously by the jury.

MÉA began his musical training in Reims and studied with Olivier LATRY, winning First Prize in organ in 1988 and reaching the finals of the Nijmegen International Competition in the same year. A recipient of the 1992 Yehudi Menuhin Foundation Award, he later served for twelve years as the substitute organist on the choir organ at Notre-Dame de Paris.

As a performing artist, he has collaborated with major ensembles including the Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre National de France, Cappella of Saint Petersburg, and the Orchestre National de Montpellier, working under distinguished conductors such as Riccardo MUTI, Kurt MASUR, Daniele GATTI, Leonard SLATKIN, and Vladislav TCHERNOUCHENKO.

David is currently the Principal Trumpet of the Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra, and serves on the faculty of National Kaohsiung Normal University. He completed his musical studies in France and Germany, earning numerous distinctions during his training. His awards include First Prize at the International Trumpet Competition in Moulins, Second Prize at the Selmer Competition, and prizes at the Saulgau, Leopold Bellan, and UFAM International Competitions in Paris.

David previously served as Principal Trumpet of the Shanghai Philharmonic and the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan and was a member of the Orchestre National de Lorraine.

As a performing artist, he has collaborated with major ensembles such as the SWR Saarbrücken Orchestra, Mulhouse Symphony Orchestra, Luxembourg Philharmonic, Orchestre National de Lorraine, Nancy Symphony Orchestra, Strasbourg Philharmonic, Taipei Philharmonic, Taipei Symphony Orchestra, and the Macau Orchestra. An active soloist and chamber musician, he performs repertoire from the Renaissance to contemporary music on both modern and Baroque trumpets. Since his 2000 solo debut with the Mettensis Symphony Orchestra, he has appeared with the Shanghai Philharmonic, NSO Taiwan, Amnéville Symphony, and others.

Yohan CHETAIL is the Principal Trumpet of the Orchestre National d’Île-de-France, a position he has held since 2006. Before assuming his current post, CHETAIL served as Principal Trumpet of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France and performed extensively as a substitute musician with major French orchestras.

He received his First Prize with Highest Honors and unanimous jury congratulations from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Lyon, where he studied under Pierre DUTOT and later joined Jean-François MADEUF’s natural trumpet class. His artistic development was further shaped through work with renowned trumpeters including Franck PUCCINI, Hannes LAÜBIN, and David GUERRIER.

Recognized for his versatility, CHETAIL performs actively on modern and natural trumpets. He collaborates regularly with leading ensembles, including La Chambre Philharmonique and Les Dissonances, and appears in a wide range of repertoire from early music to contemporary works.

Laurent DUPÉRÉ is the Principal Trumpet of the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, a position he has held since July 2014. Dedicated to his orchestral career, he is also a frequently invited guest performer with major French ensembles, including the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France.

DUPÉRÉ began his trumpet studies at age seven and, following the advice of legendary master Maurice ANDRÉ, continued his training in Paris. He graduated with unanimous honors from the prestigious Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris (CNSMDP), where he studied under Antoine CURÉ and Bruno NOUVION.

Prior to his current post, he joined the Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux in Paris in 2007. A versatile musician, his notable performances include Zimmermann’s concerto “Nobody Knows the Trouble I See” with the ONBA under Paul Daniel. Additionally, he is a member of the OnLy Brass Quintet, which won 3rd prize at the Lyon International Chamber Music Competition in 2012. Beyond performing, he contributes to music education on the faculty of Cuivres en Pays Basque. Laurent DUPÉRÉ is a Stomvi Artist.

Jean-Philippe CHAVEY is a horn player with the Orchestre National de Metz Grand Est, where he has performed since 2008. He previously served as principal horn of the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse. For 27 years, he has been the founder and Artistic Director of the Eurocuivres Music Festival in Montbéliard and now also leads Eurocuivres Asia in Taiwan.

A dedicated educator, CHAVEY has taught horn at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional du Grand Nancy since 1999 and at the Haute École des Arts du Rhin since 2019. He is also regularly invited to give masterclasses throughout South America and Asia.

CHAVEY earned unanimous First Prizes in horn and chamber music from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Lyon, following earlier studies at the ENM Pays de Montbéliard. His chamber music career includes winning the Guérande International Competition with the KHEOPS Wind Quintet, as well as the member with the Gustatori Wind Quintet and the Hexagone Brass Sextet, with which he performed more than 500 concerts worldwide over three decades.

He also publishes with Editions Robert Martin and is a Yamaha Europe Artist, performing exclusively on the YHR-871D.

Bertrand Dubos, a graduate of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Lyon, is currently a horn player with the Orchestre des Gardiens de la Paix in Paris. He is frequently invited to perform with major French orchestras, including the Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre National de France, Opéra de Paris, Orchestre National de Metz Grand Est, and Orchestre National et Opéra de Lyon. Since 2023, he has also appeared as guest principal horn with the Korean National Symphony Orchestra. In addition, he is a member of the Cu2+ Brass Ensemble.

Beyond his performing career, Dubos serves as the Director of the Ecole de Musique du Plateau Est in Seine-Maritime and is the CEO of GDM-Concepts, a company dedicated to promoting the French horn tradition internationally.

Cécile MUHLMEYER is the newly appointed Principal Horn of the Opéra Royal de Wallonie (Liège) in Belgium. Prior to this position, she served as Principal Horn of the Opéra de Tours, Associate Principal Horn of the Opéra National de Lorraine (Nancy), and was a member of the Orchestre des Lauréats du Conservatoire in Paris. She also performs regularly with major French ensembles, including the Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre National de France, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio-France, Opéra National de Lyon, Orchestre National de Lyon, among others.

She holds a master’s degree from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Lyon, where she studied with David GUERRIER and Benoît de BARSONY, and previously trained at the Conservatoire Régional du Grand Nancy under Jean Philippe CHAVEY. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in musicology as well as a teaching diploma.

MUHLMEYER participated in the international academies of Verbier and Lucerne, performing as a soloist in the Swiss premiere of Peter RUZICKA’s Spiral, Concerto for Four Horns. In addition to her orchestral career, she is active in diverse musical projects, including video game music, Caribbean music, and popular music recordings.

Fabrice BROHET is currently trombonist with the Orchestre Symphonique de l’Aube.

He studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris with Gilles MILLIÈRE, earning First Prizes in both trombone and chamber music, after initial training at the Conservatoire de Reims under Amédé GRIVILLERS. A laureate of the 1996 Festival Musical des Jeunes Interprètes, BROHET began teaching shortly thereafter and obtained France’s highest teaching qualification, the Certificat d’Aptitude.

Since 2004, he has served as professor at the Conservatoire de Reims. An eclectic and dedicated musician, he has performed extensively with leading French orchestras, including Opéra de Paris, Orchestre Colonne, Orchestre Lamoureux, and Orchestre de Strasbourg, collaborating with renowned conductors.

Nicolas MOUTIER is the Principal Trombone of the Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra and a member of the French Trombone Octet. A dedicated educator, he serves as a Professor at the Conservatoire de Strasbourg and the Haute École des Arts du Rhin (HEAR). He is also a faculty member of the French Youth Orchestra (OFJ) and the Eurocuivres academy, and holds the position of Vice-President of the French Trombone Association.

MOUTIER is a highly awarded musician, achieving distinction as a laureate in major international competitions, including Prague (Czech Republic), Porcia (Italy), and Jeju (South Korea). He is also the recipient of the 1st Prize of the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe and the 1st Grand Prix of the FMAJI.

He maintains an active international career, performing as a soloist with major symphonic ensembles and leading masterclasses across the globe (e.g., Japan, Russia, Taiwan). His professional legacy includes previous roles as Principal Trombone of the French Air Force Band and work with the Toulouse Capitol Orchestra. His discography includes several records and special recordings, alongside numerous radio and television appearances.

TIEN Chih-sheng is currently the Principal Trombone of the Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra and also teaches at National Kaohsiung Normal University and Qingshui Senior High School.

Born in Tainan, he began his trombone studies under the guidance of LIU Hsüan-Yung and later studied with CHENG Hsi-Shan and LEE Hsien-Che. At the age of sixteen, he pursued advanced studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and later graduated from the Berlin University of the Arts with both a Master’s and Doctorate degree in trombone performance. During his time in Europe, he performed with orchestras such as Berlin Philharmonic and Deutsche Oper Berlin. He has worked with the Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt and Staatskapelle Berlin as an intern, and also served as Principal Trombone of the Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock.

Guillaume DIONNET is Principal Tuba of the Orchestre National de Lyon and professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Lyon, where he plays an influential role in shaping the next generation of low-brass performers. He is also an artist for Buffet Crampon, Melton–Meinl Weston, and AJ Ateliers de Cuivres.

Before joining the Orchestre National de Lyon, he began his professional journey performing with several prominent military ensembles in Paris. Over the years, he has developed a distinguished performance career, regularly collaborating with major French and international orchestras. He is also an active chamber musician and a committed participant in collective artistic initiatives, with a particular focus on outreach, education, and audience engagement. He is also frequently invited to give masterclasses in France and abroad, where he shares a thoughtful and supportive approach grounded in the realities of the profession, promoting versatility and artistic openness.

Marianna BEDNARSKA is a distinguished young Polish percussionist whose artistic work spans solo performance, chamber music, orchestral playing, and teaching. She appears frequently at major international festivals and collaborates with leading musicians of the contemporary music scene.

A laureate of the 74th Geneva International Music Competition and winner of the Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes (both 2019), she has earned 24 first and special prizes at international competitions in Chicago, Bamberg, Paris, Fermo, and Plovdiv. She was also a finalist in the Polish Eurovision Contest “Young Musician of the Year 2009.”

Her performances have taken her across Europe, the United States, and Asia, with solo debuts at festivals such as the Lucerne Festival, Davos Festival, Solsberg Festival, Tongyeong International Music Festival, and Weiwuying International Music Festival. She has appeared as soloist with orchestras including the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Tongyeong Festival Orchestra, National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, Komische Oper Orchestra, Warsaw Philharmonic, Sinfonia Varsovia, and the Polish Radio Orchestra.

In 2014, at the invitation of Anders Koppel, she became the first percussionist to record the complete set of his marimba concertos, released on her debut album Marimba Concertos.

BEDNARSKA studied in Warsaw, Stuttgart, and Geneva, and has taught at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music since 2023.

Percussionist CHENG Ya-hsin, graduated from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Lyon, is the assistant professor of percussion at National Taiwan Normal University, Tainan National University of the Arts, and National Sun Yat-sen University. She is an artist for My Yamaha and My Music, a member of the ISCM, and principal timpanist of the Yinqi Symphony Orchestra & Chorus. Third Prize at the Claude Giot International Vibraphone Competition in France and the Luxembourg International Percussion Duo Competition, her performances span classical, contemporary, world music, and interdisciplinary theater creations.

As co-founder of the NanaFormosa Percussion Duo with CHANG Yu-ying, they have performed across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. They released album Lueur and the crossover album Fractals in 2014. Their second album Moon Inside (Universal Music, 2019) was nominated for three awards at the 31st Golden Melody Awards. Their 2023 video concert The First Ode for the Red Cliff won the Music First Prize at the Quanta Cloud Stage Award, and in 2024, their cross-over theater The Day in Gad Avia explored local soundscapes through AI systems and resonators, creating an immersive dialogue between reality and imagination.

Percussionist CHANG Yu-ying, graduated from CNSMD Lyon and HfM Karlsruhe, is the assistant professor at National Kaohsiung Normal University, Chiayi University, and Tainan University of Technology. Third prize at the Claud Giot International Vibraphone Competition in France, and the Luxembourg International Percussion Competition; 2nd prize in the 64th Geneva International Music Competition. She is the artist for My Yamaha, My Music project, and also a member of ISCM.

As co-founder of the NanaFormosa Percussion Duo with CHENG Ya-hsin, they have performed across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. They released the album Lueur and the crossover album Fractals in 2014. Their second album Moon Inside (Universal Music, 2019) was nominated for three awards at the 31st Golden Melody Awards. Their 2023 video concert The First Ode for the Red Cliff won the Music First Prize at the Quanta Cloud Stage Award, and in 2024, their cross-over theater The Day in Gad Avia explored local soundscapes through AI systems and resonators, creating an immersive dialogue between reality and imagination.