Joaquín turina pérez studied and worked with the likes of moszkowski, ravel, and debussy, and is commonly known as a composer of spanish themed music. Alessandra tiraterra, dma, nctm, was born in rome, italy. She started playing the piano at the age of six.

As a solo recitalist, he has performed throughout the united states, canada, and europe, and has played at major festivals in salzburg, berlin, bermuda, dubrovnik, vancouver, aspen, and.