The Alturas Duo is praised by The Washington Post as playing with “marvelous virtuosity,” and is recognized as one of the most engaging ensembles performing chamber music today. Bringing together the worlds of South American folk and contemporary classical, guitarist Scott Hill and violist and charango player Carlos Boltes have performed throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Central and South America to great acclaim.

Jenny Conlee is a pianist, accordionist, and keyboardist from Portland Oregon best known as a founding member of the indie-rock band The Decemberists. She plays and records with many other PNW artists as well including The Minus 5, Black Prairie, Margo Cilker, Casey Neill, Glitterfox and others. Conlee is also an accomplished composer of instrumental music.

Three Sarasota Orchestra musicians perform and share an in-depth discussion of musician wellness. Playing an instrument at an elite level is akin to being a professional athlete. The stresses on the body and mind are constant, and musicians must continually monitor their physical and emotional health to remain in top performing condition. In addition to her performing career, Meghan Jones holds certifications in Integrative Nutrition, Behavior Change, and Personal Training, and has worked with multiple Sarasota Orchestra musicians to address the physical and psychological challenges of constant high-level performance. Principal Harp Phoebe Powell and Principal Viola Stephanie Block perform and join Meghan to discuss how they maintain their bodies through the rigors of classical performance.

Peter BarenBregge’s career in music spans over 50 years and embodies a unique blend of performance, education, and leadership. As a renowned saxophonist and woodwind performer, Peter’s journey began in education as a middle school band director before he entered a 20-year career with the United States Air Force premier jazz ensemble, the Airmen of Note, in Washington, D.C. After retiring, In 2017, Peter relocated to Venice, Florida, where he continues to work in music editing and has a busy performance schedule.

Jake Stamatis has performed a variety of roles on the operatic stage. His repertoire includes not only dramatic roles from Verdi, Donizetti, and Puccini, but also tcomedic roles from Rossini, Mozart, and Gilbert & Sullivan. In the 2026-27 season, Jake made his role debut as Danilo in The Merry Widow at the Sarasota Opera. Jake is appearing in association with the Sarasota Opera.