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Paul Reale has a catalogue of compositions large and diverse. It includes 12 piano sonatas, three piano concertos and nine concertos for various instruments, including the Columbus Concerto for organ and winds. He has also written song cycles and several other vocal and dramatic works. His chamber music is also distinguished, and has been widely performed and recorded. Seven Deadly Sins for violin and piano was released in a series of recordings on Naxos of his complete works for violin, in addition to Chopin's Ghosts for cello. In 2017, Reale's clarinet trio Le Bonheur de Vivre was chosen by the Pierrot Ensemble for Volume 1 of their series on Ablaze. As an author, Reale has written both aesthetic and analytical articles on 20th century composers, from Ives to Boulez. Over the course of his career, Reale's music has retained a distinctly fresh, original voice. While his compositional language is as identifiable as Chopin, it is impossible to pigeonhole him into a convenient cliché. His vast output continues to fascinate and draw listeners to return to his music again and again. Reale began his education at Columbia College studying English literature and science, but in 1967 received a degree in composition under the tutelage of Otto Luening and Chou Wen-Chung. His decision to enter the teaching profession prompted further study at the University of Pennsylvania, where he came under the influence of George Rochberg and George Crumb. A dedicated educator, Paul Reale is Professor Emeritus at the University of California Los Angeles.

Under the artistic direction of Guillermo Figueroa, the Lynn Philharmonia enjoys tremendous public support and critical acclaim for its subscription series concerts in the Wold Performing Arts Center. The Philharmonia also regularly performs concerts in the community, showcasing various musical genres including opera, pops, musical theater and works with the chorus. Guest conductors have included John Nelson, Gunther Schuller, Joseph Silverstein and Dean of the Conservatory, Jon Robertson.

One of the most versatile and respected artists of our time, renowned conductor, violinist and violist Guillermo Figueroa is the Principal Conductor of the Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra. He is also the Music Director of the Music in the Mountains Festival in Colorado, Music Director of the Lynn Philharmonia and the founder of the acclaimed Figueroa Music and Arts Project in Albuquerque. He has previously served as Music Director of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra (NMSO) and of the Puerto Rico Symphony, which he conducted to critical acclaim at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and in Spain.

Jon Robertson enjoys a distinguished career as a pianist, conductor and academician. His career as a concert pianist began at age nine with his debut in NYC's Town Hall. As a child prodigy and student of renowned pianist Ethel Leginska, he performed throughout the United States, Europe and in the Caribbean. Already established as a successful concert pianist, Robertson was awarded full scholarship six consecutive years to the Juilliard School, where he earned Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate degrees in piano performance as a student of Beveridge Webster.

Pianist Christopher Guzman regularly performs as soloist and chamber musician throughout North America, Europe and Asia in a broad range of styles, from Baroque to the avant garde. Guzman is a prizewinner in numerous international competitions, and as a result regularly performs widely, and in notable venues, including Weill Recital Hall, Kennedy Center, Wigmore Hall, Leipzig Gewandhaus and Suntory Hall. He performs regularly with many of today s noted musicians.