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The award-winning string ensemble LGT Young Soloists (sponsored by LGT Private Banking) consists of highly talented young soloists aged 13 to 23 from over 20 nations. Since its founding in 2013 by Alexander Gilman, the ensemble has become one of the leading and most traveled youth orchestras. Their unique concept brings together young exceptional talents, performing as soloists with their own orchestra.

After an 18-month Covid break, the LGT Young Soloists made a comeback with the world premiere of a string symphony by Philip Glass in London and Vienna. They have performed at prestigious venues such as the Berlin Konzerthaus, Vienna Musikverein, and the Elbphilharmonie. In 2023, they celebrated their 10th anniversary with a sold-out concert and their US debut at the Kennedy Center. Guest soloists included Alma Deutscher and Esther Yoo.

The LGT Young Soloists released their first album with Sony Music/RCA Red Seal in 2015, becoming the first youth orchestra in the world to do so. Since then, they have released several albums, including "Beethoven RECOMPOSED" (Naxos), which was internationally praised, and "Nordic Dream" (2018), nominated for the Opus Klassik. Other albums include "Russian Soul" (2017) and "Italian Journey" (2015).

MORLEY is a Cologne-based folk-pop trio featuring the classically trained jazz musicians Lydia Schiller, Rosa Kremp, and Melissa Muther. Their multi-part harmonies lend their warm folk-pop sound a special depth and elegance, forming the heart of their distinctive sound. The all-female trio combines musical skill with a palpable lightness, creating a sound that is at once moving, uplifting, and lingers long after the music ends. Accompanied by guitar, ukulele, and bass, they craft delicately woven arrangements with great sonic openness. Musically, MORLEY moves between folk-inspired singer-songwriter pop and subtle jazz influences, inspired by The Staves, Fleetwood Mac, I’m with Her, and Crosby, Stills & Nash. MORLEY has performed at venues including the Gloria in Cologne, the Schauspielhaus Bochum, the Peng Festival in Essen, the Jazzfrühling Kempten festival, and the North Rhine-Westphalia State Parliament in Düsseldorf. Their debut album was nominated for the German Record Critics ’Award. Live, the trio captivates audiences with charm, humor, and a close connection to the crowd, delighting listeners with stylish, handcrafted music.

Photocredit: Kilian Amrehn