Susan Shaw Musician Profile

Susan Shaw

Susan Shaw, bassoonist, received her Master of Music degree from Manhattan School of Music. Her…

SinfoniaMay 7, 2025

Nancy Merriam Musician Profile

Nancy Merriam

Nancy Merriam, double bassist, has performed throughout the United States and her native country, Canada.…

SinfoniaMay 7, 2025

Agnès Maurer Musician Profile

Agnès Maurer

Agnès Maurer, violist, is a native of France, where she studied the violin privately. At…

SinfoniaMay 7, 2025

Simon Maurer Musician Profile

Simon Maurer

Simon Maurer grew up in Switzerland in a family of six children, all of whom…

SinfoniaMay 7, 2025

Shari Gleason-Mayrhofer Musician Profile

Shari Gleason-Mayrhofer

A skilled musician and experienced arts administrator who anchors the PSO’s horn section and serves…

SinfoniaMay 6, 2025

Nobuo Kitagawa Musician Profile

Nobuo Kitagawa

​Growing up in a suburb of Tokyo, Nobuo Kitagawa started his musical journey with organ…

SinfoniaMay 6, 2025

Steve Mathiesen Musician Profile

Steve Mathiesen

Steve Mathiesen, all it took was the sight of a gleaming snare drum to send…

SinfoniaMay 6, 2025

Elizabeth Mendoza Musician Profile

Elizabeth Mendoza

Elizabeth Mendoza is principal cellist of the Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra. She is also the principal…

SinfoniaMay 6, 2025

Hugh Williamson Musician Profile

Hugh Williamson

“My dad noticed my interest in music from an early age. I was particularly drawn…

SinfoniaMay 6, 2025