Professors 2026

Pinchas Zukerman, the legendary violinist, violist, conductor and teacher, represents the highest artistic authority and decades of pedagogical experience, including long-standing work at the Manhattan School of Music in New York.

Daniel Geiss is a conductor, cellist and educator with international experience. As an artistic partner and close associate of Daniel Hope, he combines musical depth with a strong pedagogical commitment.

Josephine Knight is regarded as one of the leading musicians in her field. A Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London, she performs regularly as a soloist and chamber musician on major international stages.

Amanda Forsyth, the Canadian cellist, is one of the most charismatic artists of her generation. She performs worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician, including with Pinchas Zukerman and the Zukerman Trio, and is known for her emotional intensity and technical brilliance.

Tanja Sonc is a prizewinner of numerous international competitions and is considered one of the most distinctive violinists of her generation. Since 2016, she has directed her own “Sonc Festival” in Slovenia.

Antonio Mosca, Italian cellist and pedagogue, is the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Accademia Suzuki in Turin. A sought-after teacher internationally, he stands for a school of sound that balances discipline and musicality to perfection.

Adrien La Marca is recognised as one of Europe’s leading violists, renowned for his virtuosity and profound expressiveness.