Artem Chirkov, a renowned Russian double bassist, is currently Principal Bass of musicAeterna. Based in Vienna, he performs with the Vienna Philharmonic, Vienna State Opera, and ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra. He has won prizes at the ISB, J.M. Sperger, and Bradetich competitions, and, as a member of Bassiona Amorosa, received the ECHO Klassik and Pro Europa Prize.

Julian Lee, a Singaporean double bassist, formerly served as Associate Principal of the Hangzhou Philharmonic and Principal of the Guiyang Symphony. He is a prizewinner at the ISB, Singapore International Double Bass Festival, Charleston Competition, and World Classical Music Awards. He is now active with leading ensembles in Singapore, performing across classical, Chinese, jazz, and musical theatre genres.

Mandy Liao, from Taiwan, studied under Prof. Chun-Hsiang Chou. She has served as Manager of One Song Orchestra and General Director of the Hakka Affairs Council’s Zhuangtou Theater, collaborating with numerous international masters. She is currently Artistic Director of Everjoy Art and Director of Bass Around Asia, actively engaged in orchestral performance and music education promotion.

Edmund Song, a Singaporean composer based in the U.S., is acclaimed for blending Eastern traditions with Western styles. His music spans classical, film, and musical theatre, with collaborations including Akropolis Reed Quintet and PRISM Quartet. He is Composer for One Song Orchestra and Resident Composer of Bass Around Asia, while remaining active in film scoring and performance.

Nicole Hsu, from Taiwan, holds a master’s degree from Taipei National University of the Arts and has studied with renowned international bassists. She has collaborated with leading orchestras and given solo performances. Currently a member of the Taipei Chinese Orchestra (bei-gehu), she is also active as an educator, teaching at several schools and dedicated to training the next generation of musicians.

Mavzhida is currently an Associate Professor at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory, specializing in piano solo and accompaniment. She pursued advanced studies in Germany, has earned recognition at multiple international competitions, and was awarded the “Rising Star in Teaching” prize by the city of St. Petersburg. Her teaching style blends European and Russian musical traditions.

Ting-Ting Yang, a Taiwanese composer and collaborative pianist, won first prize at the New Music Initiative for Composers in the United States, with her works performed in Singapore, Taiwan, and the U.S. She has collaborated at international festivals and with ensembles, and will serve as Visiting Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech.