June 2024 Orchestra Roster

Home to the largest gathering of Concertmasters and Principal Players in North America

Michael Francis, Music Director

Mainly Mozart’s dynamic Music Director Michael Francis picked up the baton for Mainly Mozart in 2014 and has quickly established himself as a conductor of international reputation, forging collaborations with the world’s leading orchestras.

Artist Sponsors: Jo Ann Kilty | Patricia & Christopher Weil

Soloists & Featured Artists

  • George Li, Piano

    Soloist: Thursday, June 20
    “Staggering technical prowess, a sense of command anddepth of expression” - Washington Post

    Artist Sponsor: Brian & Silvija Devine

  • San Diego Master Chorale

    Featured: Saturday, June 22
    Widely recognized for its exciting, inspiring, and comforting performances, the San Diego Master Chorale is San Diego’s premier choral ensemble, showcasing more than 100 of the region’s finest singers. The Chorale was founded in 1961, and today continues its artistic ascent under the leadership of Music Director Dr. John K. Russell.

    Artist Sponsor: Alexandra Pearson & Paul Meschler

  • Erica Petrocelli, Soprano

    Soloist: Saturday, June 22
    “Her voice can richly convey all the emotions, while masterfully integrating all those coloratura tricks and making them seem easy and natural.” - Broadway World

    Artist Sponsor: Alexandra Pearson & Paul Meschler

  • Babatunde Akinboboye, Baritone

    Soloist: Saturday, June 22
    “Babatunde Akinboboye proved, once again, that he is The of the finest baritones in the area, a pleasure to see and hear.”     — SINGERPRENEUR

    Artist Sponsor: Joann Clark

  • Robert DeMaine, Cello

    Soloist: Tuesday, June 25
    “An artist who makes one hang on every note” - New York Times

    Artist Sponsor: Stephanie Bergsma & Dwight Hare

  • Stefan Jackiw, Violin

    Soloist: Saturday, June 29
    “Uncommon musical substance” that is “striking for its intelligence and sensitivity” - Boston Globe

    Sponsored by: Joyce Gattas

Violin

  • Nurit Bar-Josef, Concertmaster

    National Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Joel & Susan Buxbaum

  • Jun Iwasaki, Concertmaster | Principal 2nd

    Kansas City Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Michael & Brenda Goldbaum

  • Jeff Thayer, Concertmaster

    San Diego Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Jo Ann Kilty

  • Nicholas Wright, Concertmaster

    Vancouver Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Gary & Jerri-Ann Jacobs

  • Zachary DePue, Principal 2nd

    Naples Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Esther Nahama

  • Marie Berard

    Canadian Opera Orchestra, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Phyllis & Gordon Harris

  • Robyn Bollinger

    Detroit Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Jay Jeffcoat

  • Justin Bruns

    Atlanta Symphony, Assoc. Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Vosalus Ventures

  • Roberto Cani

    Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Stacy & Don Rosenburg

  • Dennis Kim

    Pacific Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Al Spector & Tatjana Soli

  • Sarah Kwak

    Oregon Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Cynthia & Martin Davis

  • Kevin Lin

    Indianapolis Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Raffaella Belanich

  • Missy Lukin

    California Chamber Orchestra, Co-Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Sonya & Neil Johnson

  • Jeffrey Multer

    Florida Orchestra, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Ronald & Susan Heller

  • Vali Phillips

    Oregon Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Anonymous

  • Wesley Precourt

    San Diego Symphony, Assoc. Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Dennis Muckermann & Ann Fulmer

  • Lauren Roth

    Tucson Symphony, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Arlene Esgate

  • Robert Schumitzky

    Pacific Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Franklin & Jeanee Lusby

  • Yoomin Seo

    Louisiana Philharmonic, Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Amb. Diana Lady Dougan

  • Wenyi Shih

    San Francisco Ballet, Assoc. Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: James Clark

  • Michael Siess

    Pacific Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Tim Foley

  • Hanah Stuart

    San Diego Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Charles & Brita Tesar

  • Natalie Yu

    Florida Orchestra, 2nd Asst. Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Ernie Ligon

  • Jisun Yang

    San Diego Symphony, Asst. Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Susan Drescher-Mulzet & Mark Mulzet

Viola

  • Brant Bayless, Principal

    Utah Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Michael & Teresa Lewis

  • Joan DerHovsepian, Principal

    Houston Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Gretchen Vik

  • Zhenwei Shi, Principal

    Atlanta Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Nancy & Stephen Howard

  • Jenny Anschel

    Kammerakademie Potsdam Germany, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Linda Spuck

  • Aloysia Friedmann

    ROCO Houston, Assoc. Concertmaster

    Artist Sponsor: Patricia & Christopher Weil

  • Qing Liang

    San Diego Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Jing Bourgeois & Jim Freeman

  • Jay Liu

    San Francisco Symphony, Assoc. Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Dennis Muckermann & Ann Fullmer

  • Erik Rynearson

    Hollywood Bowl, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Sharry & Larry Seal

Cello

  • Robert deMaine, Principal

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Stephanie Bergsma & Dwight Hare

  • Karen Freer

    Atlanta Symphony, Acting Assoc. Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Helen Hodges

  • Barry Gold

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Marsha Sewell & Bob Maddalena

  • Anne Richardson

    San Francisco Symphony, Assoc. Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Stephanie Bergsma & Dwight Hare

  • Eric Sung

    San Francisco Ballet, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Carol Frank

Bass

  • Scott Pingel, Principal

    San Francisco Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Drs. Johan & Sevil Brahme

  • Jufang Liu, Principal

    Indianapolis Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Erin Combs-Pearl & Howard Pearl

  • Michael Franz

    Philadelphia Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: George Howard & Kim Stewart

  • Susan Wulff

    San Diego Symphony, Assoc. Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Jack McGrory

  • Kevin Gobetz

    San Diego Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Matt Risi

Flute

  • Jeffrey Khaner, Principal

    Philadelphia Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Ilene Mittman

  • Clay Ellerbroek

    Florida Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Kate Leonard & Richard Forsyth

Piccolo

  • Rose Lombardo

    San Diego Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Sharry & Lary Seal

  • Sandy Hughes

    Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

    Artist Sponsor: Brian & Sylvia Devine

Oboe

  • Erin Hannigan, Principal

    Dallas Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Linda & Richard Claytor

  • Dwight Parry, Principal

    Cincinnati Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Erin Combs-Pearl & Howard Pearl

  • Frank Rosenwein, Principal

    Cleveland Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Steve & Sue Hart

  • Orion Rapp

    Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: DeAnn Cary

Clarinet

  • Boris Allakhverdyan, Principal

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Garna Muller

  • Christopher Pell, Principal

    Cincinnati Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Jeanne Obenchain

  • Frank Renk

    San Diego Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Viasat

  • Josh Ranz (Bass Clarinet)

    Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Jeanne Obenchain

  • Max Opferkuch (Bass Clarinet)

    San Diego Symphony
    (Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra Alum)

    Artist Sponsor: Sandra Timmons & Rick Sandstrom

Bassoon

  • Whitney Crockett, Principal

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Alexandra Pearson & Paul Meschler

  • Juan de Gomar

    Atlanta Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Brian & Sylvija Devine

  • Erik Holtje

    Delaware Symphony, Co-Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Svetlana & Matthew Weil

Horn

  • Kaylet Torrez

    Pacific Symphony, Associate Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Charlene Abrahamson

  • Ethan Bearman

    Los Angels Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Marie Raferty & Bob Rubenstein

  • David Cooper

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Assoc. Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Irene Chandler

  • Haley Hoops

    Dallas Symphony

    Artist Sponsor: Joann Clark

  • Elizabeth Linares

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Gabe & Cathy Piorko

  • Tricia Skye

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Joann Weinstein

Trumpet

  • Anthony Limoncelli

    Cincinnati Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Valerie Jacobs & Norm Hapke

  • Ansel Norris

    Florida Orchestra, Assoc. Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Aaron & Vanessa Turkeltaub

Trombone

  • Kyle Covington, Principal

    San Diego Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Dr. Donald & Susan Agostino

  • John Lofton (Bass Trombone)

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Janet Anderson & Vic Van Lint

  • Steve Peterson

    Fort Worth Symphony, Acting Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Peggy & John Duncan

  • Joel Vaisse

    Florida Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Mark & Julie Burgess

  • Liam Wilt

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Brian & Silvija Devine

Tuba

  • Mason Soria

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Brian & Silvija Devine

Timpani/Percussion

  • Jauvon Gilliam, Principal Timpani

    Cleveland Orchestra, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Reggie & Rhianna White

  • Wesley Sumpter, Principal Percussion

    Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Artist Sponsor: Erin Combs-Pearl & Howard Pearl

  • Gregory Cohen

    San Diego Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Paul Nussbaum

  • Eduardo Meneses

    Santa Barbara Symphony, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Kit Wells

  • David Riccobono

    Los Angeles Philharmonic, Asst. Principal Timpani

    Artist Sponsor: Elgart Aster & Paul Swerdlove

Harpsichord

  • Allison Leudecke, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Darlene Bauer & Robert Fleischman

Organ

  • Nicholas Halbert

    Artist Sponsor: Ines Irawati Krause & Michael Krause

Harp

  • Julie Phillips, Principal

    Artist Sponsor: Anne Taubman