The Story Behind the Music

Sarah Ouakrat in 15 minutes or less

Sarah is the Principal Flutist of the Holland Symfonia orchestra, and also performs with the Zurich Opera House Orchestra. Sarah has won several competitions, and was the winner of the NYOS Staffa Award in Edinburgh, 2009.

Ward Assman in 15 minutes or less

Ward is the principal horn player of the Holland Symfonia orchestra, and was previously a member of the Brabant Orchestra.

Sarah Oates in 15 minutes or less.

Sarah Oates, violinist, is the concertmaster of the Holland Symfonia orchestra and is a member of the Devich Trio.

Ido Jan Stalman in 15 minutes or less

Ido Jan Stalman is Principal Trumpet with the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra (formally Orkest van het Oosten), and won 1st prize at the Solo Performance Competition at the International Trumpet Guild in 1992.